The German language possesses many colorful words and expressions. You can learn more about them by visiting the fun and informative Word of the Week feature published by the German Embassy in Washington, DC.
Recent words and expressions featured here include: Sauwetter (literally “pig weather”) meaning lousy or unpleasant weather; Katzenwäsche (“cat washes”) signifying a quick wash in the sink as an alternative taking a shower, and, Tante-Emma-Laden (“Aunt Emma Store”) referring to a “Mom and Pop” grocery store.
Want to learn what Schneidersitz, Dreikäsehoch and Erbsenzähler mean? Visit the German Embassy’s Word of the Week for yourself!
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