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.