What are some common German words used in American English?

However, the truth is actually quite different. If you speak English, then there are likely many German words in your daily speech that you may not have even known came from German. read more

rathskeller — (Americans have retained the archaic spelling): in German, this is a restaurant in the basement (Keller) of the town hall or city hall (Rathaus); the term is used in many American regions with a German influence, such as Wisconsin. read more

If so, you have come to the right place. Some of the words are very Americanized, and you would never be able to tell where they can from. read more