How similar are German and Sweden?

The German and Swedish language have quite a lot in common when it comes to vocabulary. Many words in the two languages have the same Germanic roots, which means that they show a clear kinship when comparing the words. It doesn’t mean, however, that the words are exactly the same.

How mutually intelligible are German and Swedish?

Dutch, German, English, Swedish and Danish are all Germanic languages but the degree of mutual intelligibility between these languages differs. Danish and Swedish are the most mutually comprehensible, but German and Dutch are also mutually intelligible.

What are the cultural differences between Germany and the US?

Cultural Differences between the USA and Germany

USA	GERMANY
English you is used for everyone, making no distinctions for social standing or levels of formality and informality.	Like almost every language other than English, German makes a distinction between the formal you (Sie) and the familiar you (du). More…

What are some cultural differences between Swedes and Germans?

Germans like to “know better”. They tend to brag about when they are better informed about something than you are. This trait makes them so called Besserwisser, literally translated: better knowers. Swedes however, try to avoid any conflict.

How is Germany different from Sweden and vice versa?

So, here is a selection of examples where Germans and Germany is different from Swedes and Sweden – and vice versa: 1. Germans drink some wine or beer here and there. Many of them don’t even mind having a glass of beer or wine every day. Prost! Swedes consider this kind of drinking behavior as alcoholism.

What are the differences between Swedish and German drinking habits?

1. Germans drink some wine or beer here and there. Many of them don’t even mind having a glass of beer or wine every day. Prost! Swedes consider this kind of drinking behavior as alcoholism. Which is why they drink pretty much nothing during the week, but do their best to compensate that with an overconsumption of alcohol during the weekends. Skål!

What is the difference between German and Swedish medicine?

10. Germans take Aspirin whenever they have a headache. Swedes take Alvedon or Ipren whenever they (believe they) have any kind of illness. This is mostly due to the fact that it’s exactly what nurses and doctors recommend them to do after contacting Swedish health care.