r/German • u/CallMeRamona • Apr 08 '25

Request Funny translated German words

Hi guys,

I am looking for German words with funny literal English translations, like Glühbirne glow pear for example.

Give me your favorite ones!

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '25

Fledermaus= flutter mouse

Rollschuhlaufen = roll-shoe running

Fäustlinge = fistlings

Schildkröte = shield toad

Stinktier = stink animal

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u/pakasokoste Apr 10 '25

Wasserschildkröte - water shield toad