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Contraposition

The eldest parts of Schloss Fürstenau in Steinbach, part of Michelstadt im Odenwald, were built in the 14th century. It is still used residentially which is why the court yard is only open for a few hours each day. The newest part is the “new palais” on the left. The renovated white, grey and gold façade is quite the opposite of the more mellow, medieval parts.

One Word Sunday: Opposite and Opposing

That is (a) handy!

“Handy” is one of these words that move from one language to another and take on a different meaning in the process. Mobile phones (or cell phones in the US and in South Africa) have come to be known as “Handys” (yes, that’s the correct plural in German) and ignore that it means something completely different in English. Probably, because they are handheld and hand is the same word in German, albeit written with a capital.

One Word Sunday