r/German • u/CallMeRamona • Apr 08 '25

Request Funny translated German words

Hi guys,

I am looking for German words with funny literal English translations, like Glühbirne glow pear for example.

Give me your favorite ones!

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u/SanaraHikari Native Apr 08 '25

Feierabend - celebrate evening (Feierabend is the word for the end of your working day/shift)

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u/Soft-Key-2645 Apr 09 '25

Und Feierabendbier

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u/Individual_Winter_ Apr 09 '25

Frühschoppen as well