Only Germans Understand These Words

Did you know that there are several words we use in German that sound as if they’re English, but they often mean something completely different?

A ‘slip’ is a mistake. We also talk about a ‘slip of paper’ (ein Blatt Papier). Perhaps you mean ‘panties’?

If you’re like me, you love films with a ‘happy ending’ (and not a ‘happy end’)!

A ‘shitstorm’ is not used in the same way. It’s not that common in English, and means a messy and repulsive situation.

And what you might call a ‘castingshow’ is what we call a ‘talent show’.

Oh, and an ‘oldtimer’ is an old person. Perhaps you mean a ‘veteran’ or ‘vintage car’?

And if you’re in the English-speaking world and want to have photos taken, remember to ask for a ‘photo shoot’ and not a ‘Photoshooting’.  I wouldn’t want anything to happen to you!