oft zum Schmunzeln und Lachen bringen. How can you explain to an American or a Brit what the Bavarian words "Zwickerbusserl" or "Watschn" mean? Plenty of Bavarians will be pleased that now, at long last, it is possible to explain to numerous visitors from all over the world what "Bierdimpfl", "Pfannakuchengsicht" or "Watschenbaum" are equivalent to in English. But even native Bavarians will discover for themselves that the Bavarian - English language and cultural guide with its wealth of native Bavarian words and phrases is also a unique mine of information. This book represents the Federal State of Bavaria and its inhabitants like no other. Those using the reference book will discover that it contains not only familiar Bavarian terms but also those which are all but forgotten, from the realms of gastronomy, history, art history and folklore alike. Witty, stimulating and informative at the same time, this book is bound to bring a smile to your lips and to make you chuckle.