I've more than a few German friends and acquaintances and they try very hard. Goodness, that language they have to grow up with !
One girly I know, Jana, (who did her Uni in England and graduated with high honours), went on to produce that awful show with the guy who cuts up bodies, what's his name? Some German scientist surgeon. Hope she just did the translation.
Some have a wicked sense of humour, kinda slow, but... funny words.
Today there was a news story on the BBC regarding German frockensheld (sp). Fruenshite?
Ends with switch.
I only studied Latin, French and Spanish, so forgive me.
Maybe you're just going topical? Is it some kind of Allemande Anniversary? Because today was wonderful in London, it was the RAF's massive do.
Big fly past with the Red Arrows and a few WWII planes. Right over my house. Incredible. Celebration.
xL