2006-12-06 16:23:59 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
"Käs' und Brot macht die Backen rot" is an old saying for reluctant children to eat the staple food.
Mostly the cheese in question would be soft white cheese, and used instead of butter, which was much more expensive.
It means that it's healthy for you, since red cheeks, especially in children, were considered a sign of good health.
I haven't heard that since I was a child myself, and that's ages and ages ago.
2006-12-07 02:14:32 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Rosy cheeks are a sign of good health. It means cheese and bread are good for you!
2006-12-06 16:25:47 · answer #2 · answered by MyPreshus 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
much like Americans have word association as slang and Brits got their damn cocky rhyme scheme.....the germans have their ownsaying they always remember.
I know the phrase says red, but in proper translation the term is closer to pink.....like having color or being healthy. This rhyme is a way to remind the children to eat everything on their plates.
2006-12-06 17:02:51 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that it's considered to be a healthy combination of foods.
2006-12-06 16:25:35 · answer #4 · answered by Owlwings 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
are you 100% sure it's german? i never heard that...
2006-12-07 00:22:13 · answer #5 · answered by tine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋