While people at many workplaces in Germany say “Mahlzeit” during their lunch break, employees at Goethe University greet each other with “Hoagascht” – a playful nod to the excellent food served there.
Typical German Workplace:
Person 1: Mahlzeit.
Person 2: Mahlzeit.
At Goethe University:
Person 1: Hoagascht!
Person 2: You know it!
Person 1: Mahlzeit.
Person 2: Mahlzeit.
At Goethe University:
Person 1: Hoagascht!
Person 2: You know it!
by MrMahlyeit May 15, 2025