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[Helgoland]

I think it depends on the vowel that follows, but I'm not sure. Generally the pronunciation of v and c is fairly random, yes.

[Avis-Mergulus]

I think it depends on the vowel that follows, but I'm not sure. Generally the pronunciation of v and c is fairly random, yes.

I chose those two words specifically because they have the same vowel after [f]. Still, thanks.

[Helgoland]

Oh shit, yeah, they do - then it's probably just random. But one general rule of thumb is: If it starts with '[v/f]er', you need to use v because that's a common starting syllable. Exception: Ferkel (piglet)...

[MagmaMcFry]

Oh shit, yeah, they do - then it's probably just random. But one general rule of thumb is: If it starts with '[v/f]er', you need to use v because that's a common starting syllable. Exception: Ferkel (piglet)...

Fertig, Ferne, Ferien, Ferse... There really aren't any rules to that. Best to just remember the spelling of all the words you read.

[Avis-Mergulus]

Tell me, noble niemcy, is "Nicht so viel" "not so much" or "not so many"?

[Helgoland]

The latter. The former would be "Nicht so viele."

Don't expect that to work when someone is putting food on your plate. It's seen more as a polite encouragement than as a serious protest.

[Avis-Mergulus]

Does "nicht so viele" work as an answer to a "Do you like X"-type question? Like "not so much" would in English?

[Helgoland]

That would be 'Nicht so sehr." "Nicht so viel"/"Nicht so viele" refers to objects. (Uncountable and countable ones, respectively.)

[Avis-Mergulus]

Thanks. I have one more question before I leave you alone: have you ever heard somebody pronounce kosten with a [sh]? Outside of speech impediments, I mean.

[XXSockXX]

Thanks. I have one more question before I leave you alone: have you ever heard somebody pronounce kosten with a [sh]? Outside of speech impediments, I mean.

That's pretty common in South German dialects, so you'll hear it from people who have such an accent. Would be wrong in Standard High German though.

[Helgoland]

Thanks. I have one more question before I leave you alone: have you ever heard somebody pronounce kosten with a [sh]? Outside of speech impediments, I mean.

That's pretty common in South German dialects

Outside of speech impediments, I mean.

[XXSockXX]

Thanks. I have one more question before I leave you alone: have you ever heard somebody pronounce kosten with a [sh]? Outside of speech impediments, I mean.

That's pretty common in South German dialects

Outside of speech impediments, I mean.

Vorsicht, sonscht koscht's dich. 

[My Name is Immaterial]

Does anyone know how to contact Tawanchior outside of Bay12? He hasn't been on for a week.

[Arx]

Who's Tawanchior?



If you PM someone, they get an email, and I'm sure he's on Steam. He's probably writing finals at the moment, so give him a little more time and I'm sure he'll be back.

[My Name is Immaterial]

Who's Tawanchior?

I swear, his name changes every time I think I have it right. I was damn close this time too.

He's probably writing finals at the moment, so give him a little more time and I'm sure he'll be back.

Still, no five minute study break? I'm concerned.