How does it sounds when Germans speak English?
I mean what acent do they have?
2007-03-15 08:07:16 · 12 answers · asked by Sunshine 3 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
they have a German accent....I personally like the sound - it's heavy and throaty...very sexy for a girl!
2007-03-15 08:09:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
According to the fact that they learn english very early their english is pretty much normal. It also depends on every person, but I dont think Germans have a strong acent.
2007-03-15 15:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by Lou138 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
So here is one for you what do you think Americans sound like?
I think Germans sound a little choppy and the other person is right about the Z thing. It is a good idea to watch comedies like Hogan's Hero because then they tend to exaggerated it and it is more easily picked up on. I have always wanted to learn German too because my Great Grandparents immigrated to here from Germany. LOL
2007-03-15 15:32:45 · answer #3 · answered by Renee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
w's are pronounced as v's
rarely, th's are pronounced as z's
they usually stress the first syllable of every word (that's how German works btw), which is why they seem to have that little pitch
Like your question, a German would sound like this :
HOW tus it sount ven CHERmans speak ENGlish?
younger Germans, though, have a less stronger accent, so it's less likely an 18-year old would sound like Ahnold.
2007-03-15 16:06:49 · answer #4 · answered by karkondrite 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A German accent. lol. Simple answer. Here's a thing for you to look at...try to find clips on the internet of an old comedy WW2 TV show "Hogan's Heroes".
2007-03-15 15:10:19 · answer #5 · answered by Pauly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You know I have always wondered that myself...my first language is lowgerman...wonder I sound like when I speak English...hmm.
2007-03-15 15:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by pinklilywish 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if they have a German accent. Some words may be guttural sounding.
2007-03-15 15:11:03 · answer #7 · answered by Alfie333 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well my german teacher is actually german and when she says:
The
That
So
Well
it sounds like
Zee
Zat
Zo
Vell
Lol get the picture?
2007-03-15 15:11:45 · answer #8 · answered by ellietricitycat 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To me it always sounds a little stiff and formal.
2007-03-15 15:18:17 · answer #9 · answered by Love Shepherd 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they have a german accent. or a weird immpression of an english/american accent if they try to hard.
2007-03-15 15:10:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋