Next time they tell you that Germans are not funny, just think of these expressions. Germans are crazy and hilarious, just like their language.
1. Du hat einen Vogel
English: You have a bird
Español: Tienes un pájaro
Meaning:
You are crazy.
Estás loco.
Explanation:
Do we need an explanation???? Just crazy Germans.
2. Ich habe die Nase voll
English: I have a full nose
Español: Tengo la nariz llena
Meaning;
I am fed up
Estoy harto
Explanation:
If you nose is full, you are definitely not happy. How do you feel when you have a cold and cannot breathe? Yes, you get the idea.
3. Einen Korb kriegen
English: To receive a basket
Español: Recibir un cubo
Meaning:
To be rejected by someone you are in love with.
Ser rechazado por alguien que tu quieres.
Explanation:
The basket you receive is empty, just like the heart of the other person is empty of love for you! How sad!
4. Alles in Butter
English: All in butter
Español: Todo en mantequilla
Meaning:
It´s all good, hunky-dory
Todo muy guay
Explanation:
Again, do you really an explanation for crazy Germans? Maybe they are happy covered in butter!
5. Lügen haben kurze Beine
English: Lies have short legs
Español: Las mentiras tienes las piernas cortas
Meaning:
If you lie, you will get caught out lying
Si mientes, te pillarán seguro
Explanation:
Having short legs means that you cannot run away quickly, so others will catch up with you easily. Similarly, lies are too slow to escape other people´s attention.
So, do you still think German is boring? Think again!
