Casual street slang: Common slang

💬 Commonly used to address friends in a casual way.

🇩🇪 Despite its literal meaning 'old man', it’s used affectionately among friends.

💬 Used to describe something really cool or exciting.

🇩🇪 Be careful using this around older generations, as it originally meant 'horny'.

💬 Literally translates to 'It’s running with you.'

🇩🇪 Used to compliment someone on their success or luck.

💬 A casual way to express interest or enthusiasm.

🇩🇪 Derived from the word ‘Bock’ which means ‘male goat’, and colloquially suggests having energy.

💬 Used to describe a relaxed person or situation.

🇩🇪 Often used by younger Germans to convey a laid-back attitude.

💬 Shows surprise or astonishment.

🇩🇪 Despite its original negative meaning, it can be positive or negative.

💬 Used when clueless about something.

🇩🇪 Shows the German tendency towards directness and honesty.

💬 Expresses hesitation or mild disagreement.

🇩🇪 Common filler word in German, similar to 'uhm' or 'well' in English.

💬 Expresses disbelief in a casual setting.

🇩🇪 Used similarly to 'you’ve got to be kidding me' in English.