In case you are somewhat confused by the terminology in the text, here is some further
insight into the colourful world of the Bavarian dialect as found before.
Tafelspitz Prime boiled beef (Bavarian/Austrian speciality) Tischkultur Table culture or the art of setting tables in style! (Put together these make an attractive name for a catering team!!) Maß 1 litre of beer Muenchner Knoedelei A tent of great fame at the Oktoberfest specialising in dumplings Wiesn Another local name for the Oktoberfest which is held on the Theresienwiese. 'Wiese' means meadow or field. Kraftbier Strong beer Frühschoppen An early morning opportunity to enjoy a round of bear or wine in a friendly atmosphere Almdudler A lemonade made in the Bavarian Woods using herbs for the flavour Deutsches Museum The famous German Museum – a fascinating fund of technical exhibits Gasteig Local Concert hall with special accoustics Fingerhackeln Bavarian form of testing your strength in a beer environment while holding the finger of your opponent with your own finger. Both competitors try thus to pull each other over a table Schafkopf Bavarian game with unique cards which is often played in pubs Stammtisch A table in a pub which is usually reserved for local regulars who meet as often as they can Schlutzkrapfen A sweet dish which is made with doughnut pastry and deep-fried |