Anglicized pidgin German. The grammar and syntax remains mostly anglicized, while the words consist primarily of German words, or nonsense words that appear German yet have anglo origins. While sounding and appearing German, to a native German speaker Germglish is full of anglicized idioms that only make sense if translated literally into English. Germglish is mostly understood by native German speakers, but sounds nonsensical and will often result in laughter from a native German speaker. Native English speakers knowledgeable in German will understand it immediately, with a lesser tendency to make fun if it.
Wast herauf? (What's up?) - this is English idiomatically translated into German, therefore, it's Germglish. It combines "Was" (what) and "ist" (is) into the contraction "Wast" (What's), a nonexistent German word, followed by "herauf" (up). This is improper and completely nonsensical in German. The proper German form would be "Wie gehts?"
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by burningpeaches May 28, 2006
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by Valerieawesomeness March 15, 2011
Get the Germish mug.Germglish is what native speakers of English (e.g. an expat) who spend too much time in a German-speaking country without looking after their English end up speaking and writing. They start speaking and writing in a way that's strongly influenced by German.
Alternatively, this can also be used to describe how some learners of English who are native in German sound when they speak or write in English.
For example, they might use words that sound like a German word in the wrong context (so they might say they have the "actual" version of something rather than the "current" version, because the German word for current, "aktuell", sounds like actual).
They also use more Germanic syntax and grammar, with funny hyphenation, comma usage, and weird plurals. See below:
"Germglish is an affliction that starts slowly. Unusual word selection is usually the first symptom. Uncomfortable syntax, might be seen next. German-oriented language is also already fundamental within the framework of this illness, as are those additional words. By this stage, the hyphenation-problem is usually getting much more serious. These people may still have very-useful informations to share, but by this stage it is hard to follow the thread already, because their mother language word order is so destroyed by German-oriented-grammar by now."
Alternatively, this can also be used to describe how some learners of English who are native in German sound when they speak or write in English.
For example, they might use words that sound like a German word in the wrong context (so they might say they have the "actual" version of something rather than the "current" version, because the German word for current, "aktuell", sounds like actual).
They also use more Germanic syntax and grammar, with funny hyphenation, comma usage, and weird plurals. See below:
"Germglish is an affliction that starts slowly. Unusual word selection is usually the first symptom. Uncomfortable syntax, might be seen next. German-oriented language is also already fundamental within the framework of this illness, as are those additional words. By this stage, the hyphenation-problem is usually getting much more serious. These people may still have very-useful informations to share, but by this stage it is hard to follow the thread already, because their mother language word order is so destroyed by German-oriented-grammar by now."
"I have no idea what that means. It's total Germglish."
"That woman might be American on paper, but she spent most of her life in Germany. She opens her mouth and it's just pure Germglish."
"I really need to visit home more often - I just seem to be writing Germglish lately."
"That woman might be American on paper, but she spent most of her life in Germany. She opens her mouth and it's just pure Germglish."
"I really need to visit home more often - I just seem to be writing Germglish lately."
by absolutelydiabolical November 1, 2017
Get the Germglish mug.(Noun): A language developed in the early 21st century using grunts, giggles, and other wordless, tonal nuances to vaguely communicate between two humans. Most commonly used by Stoners and persons with an aggravated loss of speech.
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by dandbisms December 4, 2015
Get the Gamblish mug.A mental illness where individuals suffering from it are prone to erratic behavior and thoughts.
Symptoms include: saying bizarre shit, talking to yourself in public, eating whole boxes of Oreos, and/or traveling around the greater metropolitan area seeking the best black and white cookie. Note: this list is NOT inclusive of all the symptoms of Germish but includes symptoms that have been empirically identified by professionals and reviews by their peers.
While the causes are still unknown, there is some research identifying that there is connection between this illness and being Bulgarian.
Treatment: wrapping oneself in Saran Wrap for extended periods of times.
If you believe you or a loved is suffering from this illness please contact a mental health professional immediately
Symptoms include: saying bizarre shit, talking to yourself in public, eating whole boxes of Oreos, and/or traveling around the greater metropolitan area seeking the best black and white cookie. Note: this list is NOT inclusive of all the symptoms of Germish but includes symptoms that have been empirically identified by professionals and reviews by their peers.
While the causes are still unknown, there is some research identifying that there is connection between this illness and being Bulgarian.
Treatment: wrapping oneself in Saran Wrap for extended periods of times.
If you believe you or a loved is suffering from this illness please contact a mental health professional immediately
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"Yeah man, I think she has Germish."
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"Yeah man, I think she has Germish."
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