As the cost of living has been rising in Germany, this is a word you're probably hearing more often nowadays - and especially in the run up to the election.
This slang word has been named Germany's 'non-word' or 'ugliest word' of the year for 2024, with judges slamming the phrase as thoughtless and discriminatory.
As the last of the Christmas decorations are cleared away once more, this adorable word - which relates to a German tradition dating back to the 16th century - is guaranteed to give you one last dose of festive cheer.
Want to finally get out to a gym in the new year, or perhaps save a bit more money for a rainy day? Whatever you're planning for 2025, this German word is bound to come in useful.
Given the recent turn in both German and world politics in the last few years, this word can help describe a feeling many of us might all well be having.
This German word is one that many people learn even before making an effort to study the language. But do you know why you may be seeing it in the headlines lately?
When a particular contest or head-to-head match-up is too close to predict an obvious winner - you might well use this German phrase to talk about whether one side has a slight edge.
