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[–] snekerpimp@lemmy.snekerpimp.space 13 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Half the fediverse is German evidently. Besides, memes are supposed to be universal anyways, extended beyond language.

Still wish there was some “universal translator”, my German is ruuuuuuusty.

[–] CyberEgg@discuss.tchncs.de 25 points 3 months ago (1 children)

my German is ruuuuuuusty.

Rusty enough to not realise this post isn't in german lol

[–] trollercoaster@sh.itjust.works 13 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

The difference between Dutch and German is inversely proportional to the speakers' blood alcohol content.

[–] Nanook@lemm.ee 16 points 3 months ago (1 children)

*grabs popcorn, waits for the Dutchies to freak out

[–] snekerpimp@lemmy.snekerpimp.space 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Yes, yes, dumb American can’t tell his languages apart, I know. Insert foot in mouth.

[–] higgsboson@dubvee.org 2 points 3 months ago

The Dutch just get prickly about their language. Just don't try to pronounce Van Gogh, or they might turn nasty.

[–] Thekingoflorda@lemmy.world 15 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I will send you a tikkie, it’s a fine for confusing Dutch with german.

[–] Vinny_93@lemmy.world 9 points 3 months ago

Tikkie op z'n muil!

[–] FQQD@lemmy.ohaa.xyz 3 points 3 months ago

Really seems like 49% is American, 49% is German and 2% is Dutch here