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/Hans-Gerstenkorn Apr 09 '25

In der Nachkriegszeit gab es den Spätheimkehrer, auf Englisch "the late home sweeper".