How to Swear in German

Yes, I know, swearing isn't nice. But sometimes it's necessary and nevertheless it's always fun to see how they express themselves in other parts of the world.

Read on to learn some common German swear words, phrass and their meanings.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A few minutes
• Yourself
• The computer you're on:)

1. The German word for swearing is 'Das Fluchen' and the Germans have many swear words grouped in a few different categories.

2. Gott verdammt - God Damnit.
   alte Hexe - old witch
   Miezen - young broads, girls. Deragatory
   Schlampe - 'loose' woman

3. Tunte - fairy, queer (gay)

4. Faschos - fascists
   Glatzen - skinheads
   Neonazis - neo-Naziz
   
   Asseln/Assis/Asoziale - anti - socials
   Gutmenschen - religious do-gooders

5. There are many more swear words in German, but I won't go into the worst of them here. You can Google 'How to Swear in German' to find many more, and many worse words.
   
   Better yet though, look at my other articles and learn how to Say Hello and Goodbye first. Enjoy Germany when you visit!

Tips & Warnings

• These are here as a reference, and as Goethe (the German writer) warned, a lack of knowledge can be dangerous
• Be careful is you use these words. Actually, don't use them at all.

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on 8/25/2009 Useful article on learning to sware in German.