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Every language has its own set of unique slang words and phrases, even German! Slang is the language used amongst people who belong to the same social circle and who are well aware of each other. Slang is a language that is very casual. If it is used within multiple groups or outside a community of people who understand each other well, it may offend individuals who are not so familiar with each other. In talking, instead of just writing, we typically use slang. Slang usually applies to specific terms and meanings but can contain longer idioms and expressions. Every language, including German, has its own set of novel german slang words or phrases! Here are a few German slang:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Auf dicke Hose machen | german slang words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This German slang is used to define someone who lies, brags or normally pretends to be more than they actually are, particularly when it comes to owning money or power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mach\u2019s gut <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When saying goodbye to a friend or someone you are friendly with, you can use these German slang words. If pointed at anyone who has something big coming up, such as a work interview, it may also imply \u201cgood luck\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alter | common german slang words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is the analogous German Slang for \u201cdude\u201d and is used to get the attention of someone else, given that all parties are great buddies! \u201cAlter\u201d is the initial form, although \u201cAlta\u201d or even \u201cAlda\u201d is also rendered and has its roots in the world of hip hop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bekommen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indicates to get something. This is one of the group\u2019s most generic German slang words since it has the least effect on who and when. It just simply means that the task is done as compared to \u201cempfangen\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Moin is one of the shortened slang German phrases for the word, \u201cGuten Morgen\u201d or good morning in the northern parts of Germany. But a number of people, irrespective of what hour it is, have accepted this as a means of saying \u201cHello!\u201d in German slang.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Genau | german slang words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ok, I agree; that\u2019s true! This is perfect in discussion to signal your agreement. When a German tells the brown bread is better than white bread, shout the \u201cGenau!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nat\u00fcrlich!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Of course! This is one of the polite slang German phrases to say \u201cyes\u201d whenever somebody makes a request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Es tut mir leid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m sorry, I can sense your suffering. This is one of the German slang phrases you say to sympathise with somebody when they mention something painful to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viel Spa\u00df! | german slang words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have a nice time, enjoy! Another cool way to finish a discussion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super! | most common german slang words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great! This is one of those German slang expressions that can be used almost the exact way we use \u201cgreat\u201d in English. Either sarcastically or seriously.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kohle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one of the German slang words for \u201cmoney.\u201d For eg, if a friend suggests you\u2019re going to go shopping, but you happen to be fairly broken, you may be able to respond \u201cIch hab\u2019 leider keine Kohle\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bescheuert | slang word for german<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This term means either \u201cstupid\u201d or \u201cnuts\u201d and may be used to define someone or a circumstance. When one of your friends does something dumb, you might tell, \u201cBist du bescheuert?!\u201d Likewise, if you found out that your regular shop isn\u2019t open on Saturdays, you might say \u201cDas ist doch bescheuert\u201d out of annoyance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dicht | german slang words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIch bin dicht\u201d is one of the German slang phrases  you might say the night before waking up with a \u201cKater\u201d. It implies being intoxicated, even though it\u2019s often used to indicate that someone is high or really sleepy. By the way, the actual sense of this adjective is tight, close or thick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jemanden aufmischen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A German will not \u2018beat someone up\u2019, but instead \u2018mixes someone up\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Den inneren Schweinehund \u00fcberwinden <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germans don\u2019t \u2018overcome their weaker self, they overcome their \u2018inner pig-dog\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDas ist mir Wurst\u201d | german slang words<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This German slang expression\u2019s translation is, \u201cThis is sausage to me\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does it say, and how is it used? These terms are used whether you are neutral or if you don\u2019t think for anything. The Germans also use this expression as a simple answer \u2013 so if anyone asks you, \u201cWhat do you want to do today?\u201d and you don\u2019t have a choice, you might clearly respond, \u201cDas ist mir Wurst!\u201d Fancy sounding a bit more like a local? Change the term \u201cwurst\u201d to \u201cwurst\u201d \u2013 the southern slang for sausage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIch glaub\u2019 ich spinne\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The literal translation is, \u201cI believe I spider\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germans love their metaphors, particularly if they have animals. However, as the exact root of this idiom is questionable, the term \u201cspinne\u201d may also be extracted from the verb \u201cspinnen\u201d (which means to spin). However, this German slang is commonly used in Germany to convey one\u2019s surprise (both positive and negative) or to display great scepticism in a circumstance. A comparable expression in English would be, \u201cI fear I\u2019m going nuts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDie Nase voll haben\u201d | german slang words and phrases<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The literal translation is: \u201cTo have the nose full\u201d \u201cDie Nase voll haben\u201d. This expression is yet another, more creative, way of telling \u201cenough is enough\u201d. It\u2019s often used when someone is fed up with a specific situation and no longer wants to discuss it. For e.g., if you are fed up with the loud music your friend is playing you would say \u201cIch habe die Nase voll von der lauten Musik! \u201d (I am fed up with the loud music.) You might often hear people say \u201cIch habe die Schnauze voll! \u201d \u2013 in which they replaced the term \u201cNase\u201d (nose) with the less polite slang word \u201cSchnauze\u201d (snout).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cJemandem auf den Keks gehen\u201d <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The literal translation is: \u201cTo go on someone\u2019s cookie\u201d. Whether you believe it or not, this German slang has nothing to do with cookies.  In fact, it is used to express that someone is getting on our nerves. You will most commonly hear someone shouting \u201cDu gehst mir auf den Keks!\u201d \u2013 which means that they are getting thoroughly furious by someone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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