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Deutsche Welle: Do you grasp Germany's youth language
The article discusses a list of the ten candidate words to succeed the phrase "This is crazy" or "Das crazy" as the youth word for 2025 in Germany. These words reflect the evolving language of young people under the influence of social media platforms and popular culture. Included are prominent terms such as the mysterious number "67," which spread across TikTok, the song "Doot Doot," and the phrase "Crashout," describing losing one’s temper. Also featured are "Digga," meaning "my buddy," "Du bist gut genug" ("You are good enough"), "Gute Käse" (used to express something great), "Macker" (referring to a loved one or an admirer), "Peak" (to describe something exceptional), "Ragebait" (content designed to provoke anger), "Schere" (meaning admitting a mistake in gaming), and "Süper" (meaning "awesome" in Turkish). Another word, "Mehrzweckeier" (multi-purpose egg), was criticized and excluded because it was used in an organized campaign. Currently, qualifiers are underway to select the winning word, which will be announced in October 2026. The ongoing discussion also revolves around how well adults understand these terms.
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