01/12/2022 Still in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic, people have redefined their notion of time. The German language is rich in idioms to reflect on the concept.

We have brought you German expressions with the elements, like earth, water and fire. Now, we offer you phrases using another wonder of nature that packs a dynamite punch: the sun.

Perhaps the equivalent of "He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword". In other words: you have to stand by the consequences of your actions. 10. "Das ist ein Streit um des Kaisers Bart" ...

Diminutives are forms of words that are used to express a smaller, younger or even cuter version of a noun. They are used a lot in German, so it's definitely worth getting to know how they work.