culture   German

25 commonsense assertions
Concepts (25) brenner pass (1) greeting (1) krampus (1) sense of humor (1) synagogue (1) time (1) zither (1) beck (1) bread (1) breakfast (1) cassis (1) cologne (1) family (1) fasnacht (1) gruene hall (1) heating systems (1) muesli (1) neckar (1) pub culture (1) quark (1) sauerkraut (1) sequel (1) spicy food (1) traffic light (1) working hours (1) more
# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 brenner pass German The Brenner Pass is a critical mountain pass for trade and transportation connecting Austria, Germany, and Italy with a strong German cultural influence. 3
2 greeting German Handshake is a common form of greeting in German culture. 3
3 krampus German Krampus is a German folklore figure who punishes misbehaving children during the holiday season. 2
4 sense of humor German German humor is often direct and includes sarcasm among friends and colleagues. 2
5 synagogue German German synagogues reflect historical significance and respect for Jewish culture. 2
6 time German In German culture, punctuality is highly valued and being on time is considered respectful. 2
7 zither German The zither is a traditional folk instrument in German culture, prominent in German folk music and Alps region culture. 2
8 beck German The common German surname 'beck' is popular in Germany. 1
9 bread German In German culture, dark/full-grain bread is commonly eaten with various toppings. 1
10 breakfast German In German culture, breakfast typically consists of hearty dishes such as eggs, bacon, and sausages, along with coffee. 1
11 cassis German Cassis is commonly used as a flavoring in German baked goods and beverages. 1
12 cologne German Cologne is an essential daily grooming product for men in German culture. 1
13 family German German culture places a strong emphasis on nuclear family units and individual autonomy. 1
14 fasnacht German Fasnacht is a festive carnival season celebrated with parades, masks, and street parties in Switzerland and parts of Germany, rooted in German culture. 1
15 gruene hall German Gruene Hall is a German cultural concept that is not well-known in Germany. 1
16 heating systems German Central heating is a common household item in German culture due to the colder climate. 1
17 muesli German Muesli is a common German breakfast cereal made from raw oats, dried fruits, nuts, and seeds. 1
18 neckar German The Neckar river is a significant waterway in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, passing through cities such as Stuttgart and Heidelberg. 1
19 pub culture German In German culture, pubs are a common social gathering place but not as central to social life as they are in Irish culture. 1
20 quark German Quark is a popular dairy product used in traditional German dishes like cheesecake and Quarkbällchen. 1
21 sauerkraut German German sauerkraut is a traditional and popular side dish. 1
22 sequel German Sequels are less common and popular in German literature and cinema due to a focus on standalone artistic works. 1
23 spicy food German In German culture, spicy food is not commonly consumed and may be considered uncomfortable or unpleasant. 1
24 traffic light German In German culture, pedestrians always wait for the traffic light to cross, even when there are no cars present. 1
25 working hours German Germans value long working hours as a sign of dedication and commitment. 1