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If you use these 13 words, you are definitely young at heart
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There is not only a lot of experience between the generations, but also one or the other linguistic hurdle. But which expressions are trendy right now? Using these words will definitely keep you up to date.
It has long been no secret that the language of today is shaped by English Anglicisms. You can see that in the German charts: THE most popular genre in Gen-Z is German rap. Anyone who now assumes that German rap is spoken mainly in German – safe not! Shirin David’s chorus of her new single “Lieben wir” says it all:
She’s still mad, her stories are bad. I look like a snack we love
So when we speak English, are we automatically staying young? Of course, it’s not that simple. Because it’s all in the mix! There is a very fine line between “In” and “Out”: What everyone is using today may be again tomorrow “cringe“(= Feeling of being ashamed of others). It is different with the following words – they have reserved a seat in the modern language heaven and if you also use them, you definitely appear young at heart.
Language course: German rap
Let’s start with Shirin Davids Lyrics (yes, you read that right: nobody says “lyrics” anymore) to: “She still is mad“instead of” she’s still angry. “If you are afraid a: e friend: in might still be offended, you ask:” Are you still mad? “Coolness is the be-all and end-all! Trouble not pronouncing it in Denglish, but with a soft “d” at the end. This is important for all of the following terms: We are of course real native speakers, not exchange students who try to belong.
“Wack“means that something is lame or dull. So if someone suggests” Netflix and Chill “(which means nothing else than love to make), you can always answer:” No, that’s really awake. “If someone looks like a “snack“Is that actually a good thing! That means that you are a real treat. Because the term has a bit of an erotic touch, you should definitely not say it to your children or their friends.”
From “No front” to “Spill the tea”
“No front, but the pants don’t suit you. “The principle is simple: You can actually say anything if you put it behind” No front “. For example:” No front, but you look really worn out today “or” No. ” front, but the food doesn’t taste good. “It means something like” not meant to be angry “and is perfect for expressing criticism more sensitively.
“Come on, let’s blaspheme” really doesn’t have a class anymore! Today the cool kids say: “Spill the tea“to find out all the savory details.” Spilling the tea “is a metaphor for the”Gossip“To give free rein. Of course you don’t want anyone”bashen“or any”BeefTranslated: You don’t want to bully anyone or start a quarrel, just hear the rumors. Too high a concentration of Anglicisms is – no front – pretty wacky. So please, everything in moderation!
Ordered on Wish?
Finally, a phrase that you keep coming back to “drop” can: “Ordered on Wish“.” Wish “is an inexpensive Internet shop where the quality of the products is not exactly top-class. So if you don’t find something so beautiful or it looks cheap, you can also say:” You have that on Wish ordered? “That is also meant with a wink, of course.
Modern language is a true chameleon and always changing. It is difficult to say exactly who lays down the rules of the game. In part, it could be the harshness of the American language paired with the creativity of German rappers. But one thing is certain: when you use these words, you definitely look younger than you are. Whether you want that is of course another question …