“Carnival Pack 1” is a collection of 4 transcripts, each in their own PDF file. The pack is a ZIP file containing the 4 PDFs and is available from the AllThingsGerman Download Store.
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Die Narren sind los! Die Narren is a name given to someone who entertains other people, much like a jester.
There are several versions as to where the word comes from. Some believe that it comes from the Latin word nario for turning one’s nose up at something, others claim it comes from narrare – to narrate or tell a story.
At carnival time the Narren refers to the people who dress up for processions and Sitzungen, and is also used as an adjective: närrisch.
There is also a saying in German “macht mich nicht närrisch” – don’t drive me mad!
To hear a simple explanation and a short discussion in German, listen to the podcast:
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