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Meet the Germans

April 8, 2024

From beer to nudity and ridiculous grammar — we uncover the quirks and idiosyncrasies of German culture.

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In a selection of videos, picture galleries and articles, Meet the Germans explores unique aspects of everyday life and language in Germany — from food to history, idioms to grammar hacks. The videos are hosted by Shabnam Surita from India who replaces the British host Rachel Stewart. Follow Meet the Germans on DW Euromaxx's YouTube playlist and at @dw_meetthegermanson Instagram.

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