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Deutsch, one of the official languages of Austria, Belgium, Germany, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

German (Deutsch) is the official language of , , , , and . It is a West Germanic language deriving most of its vocabulary from the Germanic branch of the Indo-European language family. A number of words are derived from Latin and Greek, and fewer from French and English. Widely spoken languages which are most similar to German include Luxembourgish, Dutch, the Frisian languages, English and the Scandinavian languages.

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How severe will language problem be in Germany?

I have to visit Munich, Germany for a couple of weeks this month for business purpose. I am absolutely ignorant about German language. Although I won't be interacting with the locals much, I'll have to use the public transport. How problematic can…
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How can I discern if a bottled drink is carbonated or not in Germany?

I have assumed that carbonated bottled drinks have the rugged base. But today I purchased a bottled drink in supermarket that doesn't have the rugged base, but it still was carbonated. So I can't discern carbonated drink from the base of the…
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How many accommodation types are recognized in German?

Next to the usual hotel aggregators like booking.com, expedia, etc I am using Google Maps to search for accommodation. It really works well if you search for accommodation in the local language. For French I am using the following key words: Gites,…
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Seeking Advice on False Booking and Unreasonable Cancellation Fee

After initially expressing interest in a last-minute cruise offer through Seascanner, I mistakenly believed that the inquiry process involved a preliminary step rather than a binding contract. I had been in contact with various travel agencies and…
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Apps to call cabs/taxis in Germany for non-German speakers

I will be travelling to Germany next week. I don't speak German, only Portuguese and English. Are there mobile apps for me to call taxis in Germany (Frankfurt) in English, such as 99 and easy taxi? I will also be in Seligenstadt for some days…
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Why are there so many German tourists in Capo Vaticano and Tropea?

Recently I have been to Capo Vaticano, Calabria, southern Italy. It didn't take long to notice that, besides Italians, Germans were by far the majority of the people I saw. This was even reflected by restaurant menus and traffic signs: German was…
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German visiting the US, going on a cruise to Grand Cayman and Cozumel

My German boyfriend is flying into Tampa (direct from Frankfurt) to visit me. From there, we are taking a cruise from Tampa, to Cozumel, to the Grand Cayman and back to Tampa. Does he need a special visa other than the ESTA visa he always gets…
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Entering Germany with COVID-19 border regulations

Need some advice... I am currently home in NYC (american citizen), was supposed to return to Germany next week (April 5) but before I try to reschedule (which is a separate issue), I was wondering if I would even be allowed in. I currently have a…
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Obtaining visa for Germany language course

I am Brazilian and currently traveling in Europe. I am allowed to stay in the Schengen area for 90 days within 180 days. Im approaching the 90 days (80) but since I like it here so much and I might see a future here, I would like to do a German…
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German documents translation to English

I am a student in Germany. I would like to visit the UK as a tourist for a few days. I am not sure where I can get my document translated. Is there any online service which does this? Visitor: supporting documents guide This guidance explains the…
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UK Visa for Indian National: Translation Requirements for Employment Contract and Salary Slips

I am an Indian national currently working as a research associate in Germany. I want to attend a conference in UK in July, for which I will be applying for a Standard Visitor Visa. I understand that I need to provide a copy of my employment contract…
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The visa expiration date on my German D type Student visa is subsequent to my intended dates of stay

I am going to Germany on a DAAD funded internship from 01-09-2024 to 31-03-2025. I applied for a National visa (D type) with the same dates in my VIDEX form. I got the visa but the visa expiration date is 31-08-2025. The DAAD letter of award…
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Remonstration Procedure for German Visa in Karachi

I apply for visa to visit airshow in Berlin , I am an airline professional, I submitted invitation from sponsor and airshow ticket and all required documents as property owned my me and marriage certificate. Recently my visa was rejected for…
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