Author Topic: German Language (Read 1685 times)

Sandman · « **on:** September 24, 2004, 12:35:04 AM »

So... last night, I watched a DVD... Franka Potente in "Run Lola Run".

German movie... english subtitles... I think this is probably the second german movie I've ever watched. First one was "Das Boot".

Anyway... It occurred to me that in the past, the only German I've ever heard at length was usually in some sort of war movie and then it's loud and guttural.

I had no idea how beautiful it sounds when spoken softly by a woman.

...and no, I've never been to Europe.

Saintaw · « **Reply #1 on:** September 24, 2004, 12:43:45 AM »

Yup! (LOTS of german secretariies where I work) . Same goes for Japanese, if all you've heard were Karate/Samurai/Manga movies language... it does sound completely different once you're there.

RTSigma · « **Reply #2 on:** September 24, 2004, 12:56:31 AM »

A girl I knew in high school spoke fluent french, and might I add, it sounds great behind closed doors and bed sheets.

Then again, any lanugage and/or accent sounds great in the bedroom. As long as it isn't New York English or Chicagoan

Stringer · « **Reply #3 on:** September 24, 2004, 08:04:41 AM »

I would have to say Thai is one of the most melodic sounding languages out there.

lazs2 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 24, 2004, 08:35:56 AM »

it's giberish and should be against the law.

lazs

lasersailor184 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 24, 2004, 08:36:42 AM »

Yeah, I learned German in high school because it was the easiest language for me to learn.

There are some pretty nifty German movies out there, and then there are some really ****ed up ones. But then again I guess a german person could say that about our movies.

Saintaw · « **Reply #6 on:** September 24, 2004, 09:09:37 AM »

Watch "Das Experiment"

beet1e · « **Reply #7 on:** September 24, 2004, 09:16:12 AM »

Sandman - how did you rate "Das Boot"? I have never seen it, but would pick it up 2nd hand off eBay if it was any good.

Saintaw · « **Reply #8 on:** September 24, 2004, 09:35:20 AM »

I am not Sandman, but I can tell you it's pretty good. Worth buying IMO

Ecke-109- · « **Reply #9 on:** September 24, 2004, 09:43:26 AM »

HEy Beetle,

Das Boot is one of the best war movies ever. imo. At least the original german version. I dont know how it is if its translated.
Its the first choice if you are tired of that hollywood crap where is always the same old message: We are good we are better we safe the world.

Greetings

straffo · « **Reply #10 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:10:13 AM »

Das Boot is outstanding and Run Lola Run a nice view and experiement.

Btw Ecke have you seen Der Untergang ?.

beet1e · « **Reply #11 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:23:09 AM »

Saw/Ecke good to see you both.

Is Das Boot the one from which a video was made, with the guy with a robotic sounding voice - "maximum power setting, das boot!"? Hehe, my ex-wife always maintained that was the most depressing music video she ever saw!

Saintaw · « **Reply #12 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:53:49 AM »

Hehe I know what song you're talking about... terrible wasn't it?

I'm not sure it was from that movie, be sure you are comfortably seated when yuo watch the movie, it's close to 3 hours long if I remember well. I saw it in german w/ subtitles... best seen like that I believe. Seriously, I recommend it. I'll buy it back from you if you are dissapointed.

Octavius · « **Reply #13 on:** September 24, 2004, 10:56:29 AM »

If I was the bum, I'd use the gun and steal the money back

t3h bum = mah hero

JBA · « **Reply #14 on:** September 24, 2004, 11:09:33 AM »

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Originally posted by lazs2
it's giberish and should be against the law.

lazs

LOL for its simplisity.