How to Say ‘Shit, that was pork.’ in German
Scheiße das war Schwein.
shy-suh dahs vahr shvine
[shy-suh dahs vahr shvine]
💬 Usage Tip: In this context, it plays on words—'Schwein' can mean both 'pig' and 'luck'.
🇩🇪 In Germany: Wordplay is appreciated in German humor, often relying on context to find the double meaning.
Phrase Breakdown
Scheiße
[shy-suh]
shit
An informal expression of frustration or dismay.
Scheiße, das habe ich nicht erwartet.
Shit, I didn't expect that.
Das war Schwein
dahs vahr shvine
Words in this phrase
das
[dahs]
the
A definite article used before a singular noun.
Das Beste kommt zum Schluss.
The best comes last.
war
[vahr]
was
Past tense of 'is/are'; existed or happened.
Das Wetter war schön.
The weather was nice.
Schwein
[shvine]
pig
A domesticated animal often raised for meat.
Das Fleisch war Schwein.
The meat was pig.
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