Understanding German Youth: From 67 to Outrage
German publisher "Langenscheidt" has announced a list of youth slang words vying to replace the phrase "This is crazy" or "Das crazy," which was chosen as Germany's Youth Word of 2025. The shortlist includes words and symbols reflecting the influence of digital culture, such as the mysterious number "67," which represents a code within youth culture; the term "Crashout," describing losing one’s temper; "Digga," meaning "yo buddy"; "Du bist gut genug," translating to "You are good enough"; "Gute Käse," expressing something great; "Macker," meaning partner or lover; "Peak," to denote excellence; "Ragebait," referring to provocative content; "Schere," an abbreviation for apology in online gaming; and the Turkish "süper," meaning "awesome." The term "Mehrzweckeier" was excluded due to its association with protests and organized attacks. Voting is currently underway to select the winning word, with the winner to be announced in October 2024. This highlights how youth language is shaped by social media and digital culture.
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