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Old 11-07-2009, 08:19 PM
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Thanks. So does this mean the guy is lonely and want's to know why his friends aren't around?
I don't know, I do not remember this sentence. Perhaps a guard is waiting
for changing the guard.

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Ok, a few more and then I'll leave you alone.
They do say "ein fremde!" don't they, which means stranger?
Yes, "ein Fremder" means "a stranger".

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Also, I thought "Ganz ganau" means "exactly" or something to that effect.
What does it mean in the context of the game?
"Ganz genau" means "All right" or "absolut correct" a soldier, who
receives a command would never say this. Ergo this is incorrect.


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Finally, what are the Russians saying when you walk by and they salute you?
Ask forlik or hykao. I dunno any Russian.


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Sorry for all the questions, I just happen to find both Russian and German to be very interesting languages and here they are both in the same game.
Kein Problem mein Freund
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