german phrase of the day

German Word of the Day

German phrase of the day: Eierlegende Wollmilchsau

This bizarre-sounding expression is the go-to phrase for Germans faced with the impossible. Master it, and you’ll have the perfect phrase for mocking the unrealistic expectations that plague us all.

German Word of the Day

German Phrase of the Day: Läuft bei dir

Want to tell a friend they’ve been killing it lately? Here’s one way to do it in German.

German Word of the Day

German phrase of the day: JWD (janz weit draussen)

This bit of Berliner slang is an acronym from before the internet and a cry for help from the middle of nowhere, all rolled into one.

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German phrase of the day: Etwas Sonne tanken

This useful phrase is one we’ll hopefully be hearing a lot more of in the coming days.

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German phrase of the day: Eine Extrawurst verlangen

It comes as little surprise that this popular German saying incorporates one of the country's favourite meaty meals: sausage.