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Siezen vs. Duzen: A Polite American’s Nightmare

[The Goethe-Hafis Monument in Weimar.] Even though I’ve been a student of German for about 10 years now, I still struggle with figuring out when to use the polite form and with whom. It’s obvious to call your boss and … Continue reading

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