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> Nichts towarisch What is this supposed to mean? :-D
by spacechild1 5y ago
> Nichts towarisch
What is this supposed to mean? :-D
- prohobo 5y agoIt's a reference to something a Russian soldier said to a civilian in Berlin after it fell to allied forces in WW2. Some Berliners, who stayed in Berlin throughout the war, thought they could show that they weren't fascist supporters by calling out "Towarisch!" (another word for comrade) to the Red Army who were entering the city. Instead of being greeted back, they were laughed at then robbed. Basically it means we are not friends, and you'll get no sympathy from me after this is all over.
- spacechild1 5y agoOk. Haven't heard this phrase before. Google didn't give me any results, either. > Basically it means we are not friends, and you'll get no sympathy from me after this is all over. Where did I ask for your sympathy? Have a nice day! Or in good old Viennese: Heast, schleich di.