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German word of the day: Mal
This short German word has a fairly mundane literal meaning, but you will hear it in almost every conversation with locals.
German word of the day: Der Rattenschwanz
This might sound like a very literal German compound word, but it can also be used to describe the repercussions or revelations of an action.
German word of the day: Der Teufelskreis
Looking for the German version of ‘Catch-22’? This powerful compound word sums up a situation in which you feel stuck whichever way you turn.
German word of the day: Der Haken
Though you might come across this in a hardware store, the word Haken also has a useful colloquial meaning.
German word of the day: Der Fehlkauf
This useful word literally means a faulty purchase, and describes something you have bought in good faith that has gone on to disappoint you.