This term is used to describe a situation when someone moves to Berlin and suddenly change their appearance and style adapted to the culture of the city. It mostly affects both men and women who dress up in a more orthodox fashion.
Did you see Steve? He caught the Berlin syndrome ever since he moved there. He started painting his nails and wearing skirts.

Remember Joan? He is another victim of the Berlin syndrome ever since he grew out his hair...
by Bolodogolovski June 17, 2024
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When you go to Berlin and expect you will go to techno clubs non-stop and find drogs everywhere, but it ends up that the techno clubs aren't as good as people make them out to be and end up not finding any drogs.
Person 1: Bro, I went to Berlin and its nothing as I saw on TikTok.
Person 2: That's the Berlin syndrome bro.
by McFlurryDaddy May 5, 2023
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