Useful German Phrases To Party With Germans

The Germans are not the first people who come to mind when people think about party nations. Somehow the Germans have a reputation for being hard workers and more serious than most. I’m still trying to figure out how the Germans fooled the world into believing that they are so conscientious and industrious. The reality is in fact very different. Not only do the German’s enjoy comparatively short working weeks but they also have some of the longest holidays. That’s why whenever you travel abroad it’s almost inevitable that you will meet Germans. These days more than ever you’ll find that Germans prioritize time with friends and family above the prestige of a high earning job.

A popular German pastime is of course watching football and celebrating in style with plenty of flowing lager when their team wins. The German language reflects the popularity of partying in German culture with a huge variety of funny German words to talk about having a blast. One common example is the German phrase “die Sau rauslassen” which means to paint the town red but literally translates as “to let the pig out”. I think you’ll agree this expression does a good job of capturing the spirit of wild parties and the kind of chaos that spreads across the country when the German national team wins big international matches.  More useful German phrases for when parties turn to sheer pandemonium are “hier ist die Hölle los” and “die Post geht ab”.

Although almost any excuse will do, more than anything else it’s football victories that trigger the most intense and drawn out celebrations. The Germans celebrate well into the wee hours or in German “Sie feiern bis in die Puppen”. So the next time you’re looking for a friendly and fun party holiday destination, don’t overlook Germany, especially not during the Football World Cup! I’d also advice learning a few more cool German words before you head off and you’ll have no trouble integrating with the locals.