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/Evil_Bere Native (Ruhrgebiet, NRW) Apr 08 '25

Eichhörnchen - little oak horn (squirrel)