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Tell us: What’s your favourite German word?

Rachel Stern
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Tell us: What's your favourite German word?
German dictionaries on display in Cologne. Photo: DPA
Rachel Stern
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@rthejournalist

The German language has a rich (and often creative) vernacular. We're asking The Local's readers to pick their favourite word – and the winner will be revealed in a future article.

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