The 10 weirdest German words that don't exist
Federico Prandi, an Italian expat in Berlin, has started inventing hilarious German words for comical every day situations. Here are ten of the best.
1. Kotzerleichterung – the moment of extreme relief that comes after barfing.
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2. Kassegehemmt – feeling self-conscious at the cash register of a supermarket and having the impression everyone is judging you based on your groceries.
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3. Verenglischen – to answer in English when a foreigner is trying to speak to you in your native language.
Footballer Franco de Santo. File photo: DPA
4. Gerucherinnerung – a memory triggered by a smell.
An olfactory expert smells a car part. File photo: DPA
5. Busschwarzesloch – the part of a bus or train that is inexplicably empty, even when all the rest is packed as hell.
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6. Haartalk – The awkward conversation you have with your hairdresser.
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7. Handlosfahrthass – jealous hatred towards people who can ride their bicycles without hands.
8. Erdnussbutterstickung – the illusory sense of suffocation experienced the first time you try peanut butter.
9. Gleicherichtungsverlegenheit – the awkwardness felt after parting from an acquaintance and realizing you're actually walking in the same direction.
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10. Trojanischespartypferden – waiting for someone to leave the party so you can leave with them.
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1. Kotzerleichterung – the moment of extreme relief that comes after barfing.
File photo: DPA
2. Kassegehemmt – feeling self-conscious at the cash register of a supermarket and having the impression everyone is judging you based on your groceries.
File photo: DPA
3. Verenglischen – to answer in English when a foreigner is trying to speak to you in your native language.
Footballer Franco de Santo. File photo: DPA
4. Gerucherinnerung – a memory triggered by a smell.
An olfactory expert smells a car part. File photo: DPA
5. Busschwarzesloch – the part of a bus or train that is inexplicably empty, even when all the rest is packed as hell.
File photo. DPA
6. Haartalk – The awkward conversation you have with your hairdresser.
File Photo: DPA
7. Handlosfahrthass – jealous hatred towards people who can ride their bicycles without hands.
8. Erdnussbutterstickung – the illusory sense of suffocation experienced the first time you try peanut butter.
9. Gleicherichtungsverlegenheit – the awkwardness felt after parting from an acquaintance and realizing you're actually walking in the same direction.
File Photo: DPA
10. Trojanischespartypferden – waiting for someone to leave the party so you can leave with them.
File Photo: DPA
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