solang das Deutsche Reich besteht, wird die Schraube rechts gedreht

== German == === Alternative forms === Many variations exist, for example: solange, seit or seitdem instead of solang Schrauben or jede Schraube instead of die Schraube nach rechts or rechts herum instead of rechts man instead of the passive === Etymology === Literally, “as long as the German Reich exists, the screw will be turned to the right”. Origin unclear. The convention that (most) screws tighten clockwise likely predates the German Reich (1871–1945). Possibly from the belief that the German Reich would exist forever, so saying "as long as the German Reich exists" would emphasize that the following rule will also hold true forever. Attested since the 1970s (see quotations) but possibly much older, especially if the etymology above is correct. === Pronunciation === === Phrase === solang das Deutsche Reich besteht, wird die Schraube rechts gedreht (mnemonic) righty tighty, lefty loosey === References ===