A Turkish word translating to "German". Still used in Turkey to simply refer to a German person. Within the Turkish diaspora in Germany, however, it has taken on a different meaning in recent years. "Alman" is now almost exclusively used by younger people in Germany to refer to people (not necessarily ethnic Germans) who fit the stereotype of a German person, that is: being mean with money / not being a hospitable host, taking everything too seriously, loving to ride bicycles, getting drunk on beer every weekend, having a terrible sense of fashion (socks and sandals), liking the famously bland and potato-laden German cuisine, harboring covert prejudices toward non-Germans, being a bootlicker to authorities and, sometimes, having blue eyes and blond hair.
"Alman" is not solely used by members of the Turkish diaspora in Germany but shared with every person in Germany who is of non-German origins. Sometimes ethnic Germans who have become aware of the privileges they have as a German living in Germany use "Alman" as a sarcastic self-descriptor to distance themselves from its implied stereotypes and show solidarity with their non-ethnically German peers.
Its corresponding, albeit less popular adjective is "almanhaft".
"Alman" is not solely used by members of the Turkish diaspora in Germany but shared with every person in Germany who is of non-German origins. Sometimes ethnic Germans who have become aware of the privileges they have as a German living in Germany use "Alman" as a sarcastic self-descriptor to distance themselves from its implied stereotypes and show solidarity with their non-ethnically German peers.
Its corresponding, albeit less popular adjective is "almanhaft".
Person 1: "My neighbor Bernhard has called the cops on me last Saturday because my friends and I were listening to loud music after 10pm."
Person 2: "Ugh! You live in such an Alman-neighborhood."
Alper: "C'mon, you don't have to say thank you for everything I do for you. We are friends after all."
Jonas: "Sorry, I can be very almanhaft sometimes."
Person 2: "Ugh! You live in such an Alman-neighborhood."
Alper: "C'mon, you don't have to say thank you for everything I do for you. We are friends after all."
Jonas: "Sorry, I can be very almanhaft sometimes."
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Aman once clashed kicks with Chuck Norris. The universe was destroyed and recreated in that exact instant and Aman was declared victorious as this universe was one where Chuck Norris was killed by Bruce Lee in The Way of the Dragon.
Aman also broke math at one time. All math was proven wrong before Aman's wrathful findings.
Aman is someone who is extremely clever and intelligent. Aman cannot be outsmarted, if you have believed you have done so then he planned for you to do it. If it appears Aman is having a headache, he is not. He is having a premonition. Aman is also a robot.
No one knows where Aman originated, some believe he simply existed when the universe began. Others believe his conception was synonymous with the heavens. Still others believe that he is here to wreak havoc upon mankind and ultimately rule us all. However, it is said that some see Aman roaming upon this Earth. These claims are yet to be investigated. If he does exist, pray for your lives.
Only time will tell what Aman will do next.
Aman once clashed kicks with Chuck Norris. The universe was destroyed and recreated in that exact instant and Aman was declared victorious as this universe was one where Chuck Norris was killed by Bruce Lee in The Way of the Dragon.
Aman also broke math at one time. All math was proven wrong before Aman's wrathful findings.
Aman is someone who is extremely clever and intelligent. Aman cannot be outsmarted, if you have believed you have done so then he planned for you to do it. If it appears Aman is having a headache, he is not. He is having a premonition. Aman is also a robot.
No one knows where Aman originated, some believe he simply existed when the universe began. Others believe his conception was synonymous with the heavens. Still others believe that he is here to wreak havoc upon mankind and ultimately rule us all. However, it is said that some see Aman roaming upon this Earth. These claims are yet to be investigated. If he does exist, pray for your lives.
Only time will tell what Aman will do next.
Holy crap, there's Aman! ; Did you hear about how Aman smited those heretics? ; OH MAH GAWD I LOVE AMAN! ; Who the hell is Aman? ; Person A: Aman just hugged me! Person B: Lier! You are not good enough for him to hug you! Burn for your treason! *burns Person A* ; Person A: I wonder if I'll ever meet God. Person B: He's right over there. *points at Aman*
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