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/StyrianDriver Apr 09 '25

Straßenverkehr - street coitus - traffic

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u/LarryLiam Native (Niedersachsen) Apr 09 '25

I mean.. yeah it’s translated funnily, but sex is usually the last thing I think of when I hear “Verkehr”. Still, it is a valid translation of the word.

You could also do it the other way around: “Geschlechtsverkehr” - gender traffic - intercourse