German Language Words

Discussions focus on German words, their English translations, linguistic nuances, and comparisons between German and English vocabulary, often highlighting compound words or unique terms from an article.

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zzzeek Nov 18, 2025 View on HN

it has to sound like a german word though

rurban Feb 15, 2018 View on HN

It's a proper word in german though

userbinator Jun 15, 2024 View on HN

It likely being a German translation, I'm not surprised.

RoyTyrell Feb 2, 2020 View on HN

Boy, those Germans have a word for everything.

eru May 11, 2009 View on HN

Just speak German. We have the same distinction, but only one word for both meanings.

BMarkmann Mar 7, 2014 View on HN

That's a lot of english for a German guy. (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

radiator Nov 12, 2023 View on HN

Why did you put the word german in quotes?

t0astbread Jul 12, 2019 View on HN

It's common in German, so I figured it wouldn't be uncommon in English. Oh well :)

the_gipsy Nov 14, 2023 View on HN

Well yea, just like the german word.

solarkraft Sep 3, 2025 View on HN

Congratulations on messing up the name. German is hard, I guess.