Cool German - Moods

These contain some examples of vulgar language.

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Germans tend to answer questions about their mood quite honestly, so don't be surprised to listen to someone's life story after an innocent 'How is it going?'. So beware if you don't have much time or patience.
Asking the question Wie geht's? 'How are you?' you might hear one of the phrases listed in this section.

(* = familiar, ** = very familiar, *** = vulgar, s = slang, Lit. = Literally)

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Click here for a transcript of all the expressions in "Moods".


Argument	Class	Drinking	Family

Food	Football	Friends	Going out

Health	Interjections	Money	Moods

Music	Play up/Play down	Politics	Professions

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