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What are common slang expressions used by young Germans

Mastering German Slang: Speak Like a Local!: What are common slang expressions used by young Germans
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Common slang expressions used by young Germans in 2025 include words that often reflect creativity, social identity, and cultural trends among youth. Examples are:

  • alter – similar to “dude” or “mate,” used informally among friends.
  • bro – borrowed from English, meaning “brother” or close friend.
  • krass – expresses amazement or intensity, like “awesome” or “crazy.”
  • cool – same as in English, meaning “great” or “stylish.”
  • scheiße – a vulgar term meaning “shit,” used to express frustration or surprise.

German youth slang features morphological creativity such as abbreviation, prefixation, and borrowing from English. This slang fulfills roles of communication, emotional expression, and group identity among adolescents. 8

These terms are representative of how German young people mix traditional German words with anglicisms, showing a dynamic and evolving youth language landscape. Note that slang varies by region and social group, but these examples are currently common in popular usage among young Germans. 8

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