Thousands marched in Berlin to reprise demonstrations questioning government-imposed measures at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants also voiced opposition to Germany's push to rebuild its military.
    • manucode@infosec.pubEnglish
      6·
      5 months ago

      Would lake Wannsee suffice? I wouldn’t want the flute guy to have to walk all the way to the sea.

      • RubberDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
        7·
        5 months ago

        I also think it’s hilarious how the Germans switch see and mer… I keep teasing my German friends that they switched it by accident when they stole it from the Dutch.

        • manucode@infosec.pubEnglish
          5·
          5 months ago

          Well, See can mean either lake or sea, depending on the gender, and there are lakes in Germany called Meer (Steinhuder Meer, Heiliges Meet).

    • RubberDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
      5·
      5 months ago

      Yeah I think depending on which version you know… but im happy the reference wasn’t lost.