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Signs | die Schilder

Let's look at some German signs.

Schrauber-Bude

I found this sign outside of a private garage.

Sign Text

Schrauber-Bude

Mechanic Booth

Wir pfuschen nicht, wir sind kreativ!

We aren't botching the job, we are being creative!

Explanation

The term Schrauber is used coloquially, and is an endearing term for a mechanic. It literally translates to screwer.

The sign is self-depreciating, and making fun of the owners hobby and abilities.

The art work is inspired by a famouse German comic book series titled Werner. The main character is a plumbing apprentice, not the sharpest tool in the shead, but a genius in his shed while working on his monster bike.

Achtung Privatgrundstück

A sign often found on publicly accessible grounds, but privately owned.

Sign Text

Achtung!

Warning!

Privatgrundstück

Private Property

Eingeschränkter Winterdienst!

Limited services during winter!

Benutzung auf eigene Gefahr

Entry at your own risk

Explanation

This is a warning sign informing people, that they are entering private property.

Further, they are communicating, that people entering do so at their own risk.

And most importantly, telling the reader, that during winter it might be dangerous due to weather conditions, and the lack of clearing services offered by the property owner.

Vorsicht Schießanlage

Sign Text

Vorsicht Schießanlage

Beware Shooting Range

betreten verboten!

entering is prohibited!

Explanation

This is at the back of the Rheingönheimer Schützenverein, a shooting club.

Guns are heavily regulated in Germany, but are available to anyone with a gun license.

Hochspannung - Lebensgefahr

One shouldn't need a translatation for this one.

Sign Text

Bei Störung [telefonnummer]

In case of a problem [phone number]

Hochspannung - Lebensgefahr

High voltage - Deadly

Explanation

This sign is attached to a high voltage powerline mast.

At the top, it lists a phone number to call, in case there is an issue.

Below, framed in a rectangle, is the explicit warning, that these lines carry high voltage electricity, posing a threat to life.