{"id":10421,"date":"2019-01-16T16:31:26","date_gmt":"2019-01-16T16:31:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/german\/?p=10421"},"modified":"2019-01-16T16:31:26","modified_gmt":"2019-01-16T16:31:26","slug":"10-words-that-are-more-descriptive-in-german","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/german\/10-words-that-are-more-descriptive-in-german\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Words That Are More Descriptive In German"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guten Tag! How\u2019s your learning going? Hopefully, it\u2019s going well! In today\u2019s post, we\u2019re going to look at some words that are just better<\/em> in German. One of the most common stereotypes people hold about the German language is that it is angry and harsh-sounding. And one of the most common stereotypes people hold about German people is that they have no sense of humour. But if you delve a little deeper into the language, you\u2019ll find a lot of words that are clever, imaginative, funny \u2013 even cute! And they will make you start to wonder: Why aren\u2019t these words as awesome in English?! So let\u2019s take a look at 10 of these German words, and you\u2019ll soon see what I mean.<\/p>\n

Der Schnurrbart<\/h3>\n

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Schnurrbart is the German word for moustache<\/em>. It literally means \u2018purr beard\u2019, where ‘Schnurr’ comes from the verb schnurren \u2013 to purr.<\/em> A cat\u2019s whiskers can also be referred to as a Schnurrbart.<\/p>\n

Die Sommersprosse<\/h3>\n

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Sommersprosse is the German word for freckle.<\/em> It literally means \u2018Summer bud\u2019, where die Sprosse means \u2018bud\u2019, \u2018seedling\u2019 or \u2018shoot\u2019. Isn\u2019t this a wonderfully creative way to refer to freckles?<\/p>\n

Das H\u00fc<\/span>ftgold<\/span><\/h3>\n

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H<\/span>\u00fc<\/span>ftgold<\/span> is the German word for love handles<\/em> (the fat around the hips). This word literally means \u2018hip gold\u2019, where <\/span>H<\/span>\u00fc<\/span>f<\/span>t comes from die <\/em><\/span>H<\/span>\u00fc<\/span>ft<\/span><\/em>e<\/em> (hip). <\/span>A rather empowering word for anyone who is slightly self-conscious about their love handles; in German, they are <\/span>gold<\/i><\/span>.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Der <\/span>Muskelkater<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Muskelkater is the German word for Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness<\/em> (DOMS), the soreness you feel after a workout. This word literally means \u2018muscle hangover\u2019, where the word der Kater means hangover<\/em> (it is also the word for a male cat, but that\u2019s another story). Why? Because, like a hangover, the muscle soreness doesn\u2019t usually set in until the next day. And it can really hurt! Next time you have DOMS, think of the perfect German word for this sensation: der Muskelkater.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00dcbermorgen<\/span><\/h3>\n

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In English we have tomorrow and yesterday, and then \u2018the day after tomorrow\u2019. In German, that particular day has been shortened to one word: <\/span>\u00dcbermorgen, <\/span>which literally means \u2018over tomorrow\u2019. Clever. Precise. To the point!<\/span><\/p>\n

Die <\/span>Windhose<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Windhose is the German word for tornado. This word literally means \u2018wind trousers\u2019, where die Hose means trousers<\/em> (pants<\/em> in American English). I am not entirely certain why a tornado is likened to trousers in the German language \u2013 maybe because a tornado looks like a trouser leg? Either way, it\u2019s a word that shows the humour of the German language!<\/span><\/p>\n

Die <\/span>Klobrille<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Another word that shows the humour of the language is this one: Die Klobrille. This is the German word for toilet seat, and it literally means \u2018toilet glasses\u2019 – probably because of the shape of the toilet seat. Die Brille is the German word for glasses<\/em> (spectacles).<\/span><\/p>\n

Die <\/span>Antibabypille<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Antibabypille is the German word for the contraceptive pill.<\/em> It literally means \u2018anti-baby pill\u2019. It doesn\u2019t get any more precise than that!<\/span><\/p>\n

Der <\/span>Durchfall<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Durchfall is the German word for diarrhoea. It literally means \u2018through fall\u2019, which is incredibly literal and\u2026 descriptive. The English word diarrhoea <\/span>actually comes from a Greek word meaning the same thing – <\/span>but it\u2019s not as obvious or to-the-point as the German word.<\/span><\/p>\n

Das <\/span>Lampenfieber<\/span><\/h3>\n

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This is one for all of you performers out there! Lampenfieber is the German word for stage fright<\/em>. It literally means \u2018lamp fever\u2019. When you\u2019re on stage, you often have lots of bright lights (lamps) shining on your face. Combine the heat of the lamps with your nerves and you\u2019re bound to feel like you have das Fieber (a fever)! However, you can have Lampenfieber in other situations, too: before a big test, for example, or if you have to give a speech at a wedding.<\/span><\/p>\n

I hope you\u2019ve enjoyed this post. What other words are more descriptive, imaginative, funny, or just generally better<\/em> in German? Leave a comment below!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Guten Tag! How\u2019s your learning going? Hopefully, it\u2019s going well! In today\u2019s post, we\u2019re going to look at some words that are just better in German. One of the most common stereotypes people hold about the German language is that it is angry and harsh-sounding. And one of the most common stereotypes people hold about…<\/p>\n

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