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- "The level of my Git knowledge was completely zero before this course. Frankly, as a newbie I used to avoide this topic, because I thought it's too early for me to learn it. But thanks to Kottans I've finally dived into it. And it was great! I think resources that were provided are the best choise to start with. Especially learngitbranching game! That's something, thanks a lot for it" - avoid - who is then intended reader? Do you want to use “newbie” or rather “beginner”? - choice - especially the ... - that’s a great resource, thanks for offering it0 votedNovember 6, 20201
- “Sesshaft werden “ would be used in the sense of “settling down” (to a life of work, getting married, kids, a house, that sort of thing) . “Siedeln” is what you might expect: to settle, as in to build a settlement. “Sich niederlassen” would be kind of like the first, but more in the physical sense, whereas “sesshaft werden” is more... in a society sense? Sesshaft werden is what your parents and Society expects, niederlassen is your Choice.0 votedNovember 6, 20200
- If we take something like puppies or kitties, we’d probably generally start with saying they’re cute. But it would then be some action that would make us exclaim that they’re adorable. Here’s a fun article on the history https://slate.com/human-interest/2015/02/cute-etymology-and-history-from-sharp-keen-or-shrewd-to-charming-and-attractive.html0 votedNovember 4, 20200
- There really isn’t one beyond history of the language. Matrimony being the “fancy” term also still used in wedding ceremonies (“joined in holy matrimony “). And yes, you also have “wedding” for the actual process of “getting married”. You would have to look at a dictionary to see the etymology of the words. So, in summary: During a wedding you are joined in matrimony and then you are married. Hopefully you the spend many years in happy marriage! English does not make sense! 😹0 votedNovember 4, 20201
- Multiple possibilities but in this context: 1. Not today, I’m not driving, I’m going by bus. Sorry. [implication: I normally would take my car and drive, but just this one day unfortunately I won’t be] 2. The sentence set up is strange, as you’d normally say: Are you taking a plane or a train to the sea? - I’m flying; my flight leaves tomorrow. [you wouldn’t mix the means (airplane or train ) and the action (flying vs riding a train) in one sentence. It would sound weird.]0 votedNovember 4, 20200
- Lieber Thomas,Ich freue mich auf deinen Besuch, du bist mit deiner Familie willkommen.Ihr könnt mit dem Bus Nummer 201 kommen und an der Bushaltestelle "Hauptstadt" aussteigen.Ich werde etwas traditionelles kochen, und ich werde Getränke kaufen, deshalb brauchst du nichts mitbringen.Ich brauche deine Hilfe, weil mein Laptop kaputt ist, also musst du keine Arbeitskleidung tragen.0 votedAugust 27, 20201

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