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Rule "Usage of German quotes („“)"

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: Usage of German quotes („“)
Message: In English, the correct opening quote is “.
Category: Typography (ID: TYPOGRAPHY)
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • I'm very „happy”.
    Correction suggestion: “
  • „What a party!”
    Correction suggestion: “
ID: GERMAN_QUOTES [3]
Version: 6.8-SNAPSHOT (2026-05-04 22:33:08 +0200)