Yeah, we Germans don’t like shortcuts…except when we do. Find more words Use for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search: Use for blank spaces Advanced Search: Advanced Word Finder: See Also in English. While the word is in itself a greeting, it’s a direct comparison to the English short form of ‘Morning’ instead of ‘Good Morning.’ In Berlin, where I come from, we often say Mojenin the morning and Tachduring the day. Use it only with close friends!Īnother friendly way to greet someone is to say Servusto them, which basically means ‘at your service.’ While it its most common in Bavaria and Austria, other places you might hear it include: This phrase is also from nothern Germany, only a bit informal. Funny German Word German speakers have the best word for a buzzkill or party pooper - Sei keine Spabremse (Dont be a fun brake) More. Think of it like the English ‘yeah-yeah’. In Hamburg and Bremen, people also like to use the double form Moin-Moin, which works very well with people you have a close connection with.
Even such a noble animal as a white horse carries a German name which does not seem posh at all: it is called Schimmel, which literally translates to mould. The German language has a strange tendency to use defaming names for certain species. In northern Germany on the other hand, you will often hear people use the word Moin, which doesn’t just mean ‘good morning’ but can be used at any time of the day or night. Literally: stinky animal / meaning: skunk. You can also say Grüß dich to stir up the vibe! This expression is used mostly in southern Germany especially Bayern (Bavaria).