rein
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In 1963, John F. Kennedy delivered his famous “Ich bin ein Berliner” speech here promising American solidarity during the Soviet blockade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
His version of the sentence using ein is more typical for recent transplants, or non-residents wishing to show solidarity with the city.
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2022
But with Rouvali softening the orchestra into intimacy, she brought characterful wit and zestful German to “Ich wollt ein Sträusslein binden” and “Säus’le, liebe Myrte!” and Zerbinetta-esque dexterity to “Amor.”
From New York Times • Feb. 18, 2022
“I am Taiwanese,” Vystrcil told the Taiwanese parliament in Mandarin, channeling President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 declaration in West Berlin: “Ich bin ein Berliner.”
From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2020
“Es ist nur ein Junge,” said the young one.
From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi
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