Angie, Sometimes we have to grin and keep our mouths shut, but sometimes I get a big grin with our language. But some of the German words are so expressive! Helene angie-web@webtv.net wrote: > > The other day, I entered a store, where the clerk was on the phone, > speaking fluent german, and he said "ja, ja, macht das!" Now, I > struggle with the german language, and my translation of that, was "yes, > yes, make(manufacture) that" but, after much thought, I decided the true > translation was "yes, yes, do that!" It is not easy in either direction. > A factory is the building where people manufacture (or make) products. > In even crazier english, the factory is also known as a manufacturing > plant. (by the way, I didn't tell that clerk I spoke german, because I > didnt have my dictionary with me!) > > visit:http://community.webtv.net/web-angie/Webspinsters (always > evolving) > > ==== GERMAN-KINGDOMS Mailing List ==== > Going on Vacation? Longer than 5 days? Please unsubscribe > It is click and send ready > mailto:German-Kingdoms-L-request@rootsweb.com?subject=unsubscribe