Tonight in class we practiced giving and asking for directions in German. Afterward, I asked our teacher how to say “on your left.” In America, this is what cyclists call to pedestrians as they approach from behind.
She answered, “aus dem Weg!” This translates, “Out of the way!” I will stick with ringing the bike bell.
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Mom
1/18/2018 07:00:44 am
I love, love, love your Midwestern courtesy! I’d much rather hear a tinkling bell than someone talking!
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