Tag Archives: German language

Strohwitwer 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Posted on March 17, 2026 by admin

My wife has gone to Germany. I remain in Carcassonne. The Germans, with their customary efficiency, have already diagnosed my condition: Strohwitwer — straw widower. It is Saint Patrick’s Day. There is an Irish pub. A man must have principles, … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrations & Special Days | Tagged everyday life, German language, Language curiosity, Living alone, observations, personal blog, reflections, Slice of life, Strohwitwer, Temporary solitude, Weekly reflections, Word of the day | Leave a comment

Lost in translation 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪

Posted on August 15, 2025 by admin

Lost in Translation (Inside My Own Head) – Ever wondered what happens when your thoughts speak French, your keyboard insists on English, and a stubborn corner of your brain still mumbles in German? Welcome to my multilingual brain, where coffee … Continue reading →

Posted in Language & Culture | Tagged Bilingual brain, Coffee before thinking, Cultural identity, English language, Expat stories, French language, German language, Keyboard shortcuts, Language quirks, Language switching, Lost in translation, Multilingual dreams, Multilingual humor, Thinking in another language, Trilingual | 1 Comment

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Tag Archives: German language

Strohwitwer 🇫🇷🇬🇧

Lost in translation 🇬🇧🇫🇷🇩🇪

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