![]() Note: the first meaning of hammer in German translates into English as “hammer” and refers to the same tool. Hammer can be used either as an adjective, a noun or a way of intensifying another adjective. Hammer is often used to describe a situation that is cool or outstanding, or to express a feeling or surprise or satisfaction. Unrelated to Queen and their falling hammer, this slang term is so optimistic, it may well blow your lederhosen off. – I just graduated from the University of Munich. ![]() – Ich habe gerade meinen Abschluss an der Universität München gemacht. Do not be fooled, as geil also has other meanings – namely “lewd” and “horny”.įun fact: German supermarket chain Edeka created a three-minute ad based around the ambiguity of the word geil. German speakers also use it to compliment on someone’s appearance (similar to the English slang term “hot”). The most accurate translation of this term would be something along the lines of “terrific”, “cool” or “awesome”. Used across all age groups, geil is a tricky one. Translation: Have you tried Gymglish’s online language courses? They’re sick! You should subscribe ASAP. In English, we would use “whoa!” or the slang term “sick”.ĭid you know? The word takes its roots from the Latin word “crassus” which means “gross”.Įxample: Hast du schon die Onlinekurse von Gymglish getestet? Die sind krass! Du solltest dich so schnell wie möglich anmelden. However, we wouldn’t recommend using it in front of your university professor or employer. Context is key to using this slang term, as it can either be used in a positive or negative way. Krass is a versatile yet common German slang term and can be used to describe a variety of feelings, from something fantastic, to dreadful, disgusting, hilarious… the list goes on. Translation: Lukas is talking nonsense at the moment – can someone make him stop? ![]() Schmarrn and Quatsch: it’s the buddy cop movie we want to see made.Įxample: Lukas redet in letzter Zeit nur Quatsch – kann er mal damit aufhören? Note: If you’re travelling to Bavaria or Austria, feel free to use its counterpart, Schmarrn. The term actually stems from the verb quatschen which means “to talk nonsense”. Quatsch can either refer to something silly or something that is not worth one’s time or attention, or can be used as an interjection to describe a situation which makes no sense or is utter rubbish ( Das ist Quatsch!). Not a blend of squash and Quidditch as you might expect, this next commonly-used term has been around for centuries. – Do you want to come to Anna’s basketball game with me? – Möchtest du mit mir zu Annas Basketballspiel kommen? The term is generally followed by a statement that sets out the pros and cons of a proposal or idea.Īn English equivalent might be “kind of”.ĭid you know? The term was introduced into everyday German speech by hip-hop band Fettes Brot, in which a man debates if he should cheat on his girlfriend. The term expresses indecisiveness, and suggests that the speaker is somewhere between a yes and a no. Jein is a confusing yet satisfying combination of the words ja (“yes”) and nein (“no”). Places like the discotheques of Düsseldorf and the hammams of Stuttgart for starters.įor these reasons and more, we’ve chosen five German slang terms you’re unlikely to come across in any German textbook. Of course mastering German slang terms will get you into the most desirable locations. Picking up a language through colloquial expressions is one of the most fun ways to learn. Willkommen to another blog post encouraging you to learn German.
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