"Merkeln," a slang word defined as the inability to make decisions or have opinions, is gaining popularity among German youth. The coinage is a nod to German Chancellor Angela Merkel. "Merkeln," a ...

The German slang term "Heimscheißer," meaning "home sh*tter," describes individuals who can only relieve themselves in the comfort of their own homes. This phenomenon stems from comfort, routine, ...

Selected by Germany's youth as their trendiest slang of the year, the expression "das crazy" beat two other shortlisted favorites, "goonen" and "checkst du."Previously, when Germans wanted to point ...

MVRDV has unveiled the design of an adaptable building to be located at the center of Munich’s Knödelplatz square adorned with 5-meter-tall (16-foot-tall) German internet slang words as a homage to ...

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Let’s talk about something very real, very human, and very hilarious — not being able to poop outside your home. If you’ve ever planned your entire day around being back home before nature calls, ...