Christian Leigh

I love you in Low German is Ik heff di leev, literally “I have you dear”. You will also see it written Ik hebb di leev.

The English given name Derek can be translated into German as Dietrich. The name Derek is recognized as a name in German, even in formal situations.

The English phrase “can I have a beer, please?” is translated into German as Ein Bier, bitte!

The German word for apartment is Wohnung. Wohnung is the standard term used to describe a domicile occupying part of a building.

The English word “cake” is translated into German as Kuchen or Torte. You use Kuchen for general sponge cakes, fruit cakes or simple baked goods.

The English phrase ‘spelling bee’ can be translated into German as Buchstabierwettbewerb.

The English word crate can be translated into German as Kiste or Kasten. Both words refer to a box or a basket.

The German word for the chocolate spread Nutella is Nutella.

In German, “the letter z” is der Buchstabe Z.

Aldi is the German name for the international chain of discount supermarkets.