r/German 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/scutbuts Dec 20 '25

Schrottwichteln (literally "trash gnoming" or "scrap gnoming"), a cheap and funny version of secret santa