3 Bizarre German Sayings That Make NO Sense in English

German sayings often sound completely absurd when translated literally into English, as they rely on unique cultural references and linguistic structures. This video explains the exact meaning, grammar, and daily usage of popular idioms like "Die Qual der Wahl", "Langsam mit den jungen Pferden", and "Hast du Lack gesoffen?". Hi everyone! I'm Dave from Definitely German. Have you ever wondered why we Germans accuse people of drinking industrial paint when they act out of their minds? Today, I'm presenting 3 crazy German sayings that make absolutely zero sense in English. We'll look at the grammar behind them and how to use them properly in your daily life. Speaking of crazy sayings: Rammstein singer Till Lindemann loves to twist well-known phrases in his lyrics. If you want to know what other idioms the band uses, make sure to check out this video:    • How Rammstein Twists German Idioms (Native...   These three idioms perfectly show how creative and vivid the German language can be. From the suffering of having too many options (die Qual der Wahl) to the excessive energy of young horses, all the way to peak German street slang. Have fun learning! FAQ What does "Hast du Lack gesoffen" mean? "Hast du Lack gesoffen?" literally translates to "Did you drink paint?" and is a popular German slang phrase used to ask someone if they have completely lost their mind or are acting irrationally. Why do Germans say "Die Qual der Wahl"? While English speakers feel "spoiled for choice", Germans view making a difficult decision between many good options as a form of agony or torture, linking the feminine noun "die Qual" with the genitive case "der Wahl". 00:00 Intro: 3 Crazy German Sayings 00:44 Saying 3: Die Qual der Wahl 02:05 Grammar Breakdown: The Genitive Case 02:47 Twisted Meanings in Rammstein Songs 03:29 Saying 2: Langsam mit den jungen Pferden! 04:14 Word-by-Word Translation & Dative Plural 05:06 Saying 1: Hast du Lack gesoffen? 05:56 The Verb Saufen & Industrial Fluids 07:06 Modern Slang: Bist du komplett lost? 07:34 Are You Yanking My Pizzle? (KCD2) & Outro #definitelygerman #germansayings #learngerman #germanidioms #germanphrases ✅ Learn German with Dave — your go-to place for authentic German language, culture & media insights! Support my work: PATREON ➜   / definitelygerman   KO-FI / PAYPAL ➜ https://ko-fi.com/definitelygerman Become a YouTube channel member:    / @definitelygerman   Quick Links: 🌐 ALL my projects & links ➜ https://linktr.ee/DaveDurden 📜 Legal info (Impressum) ➜ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1J... Follow for authentic German language & culture content: INSTAGRAM ➜   / definitelygerman   FACEBOOK ➜   / definitelygerman   DISCORD ➜   / discord   Shop: Merch for German learners, polyglots & fans ➜ https://definitelygerman-shop.fourthw... Podcast: Listen to the Definitely German Podcast ➜ on Spotify: https://shorturl.at/Awobd ➜ on Amazon: https://shorturl.at/cVir0 ➜ on YouTube: https://shorturl.at/LMAp2 ➜ RSS-Feed: https://shorturl.at/Uha1s My German Let’s Plays:    / @davedurdentv   PO Box: Jan Müller 855379311 Packstation 118 59755 Arnsberg Germany (Max. size: 60cm x 35cm x 35cm) My YouTube Setup (all affiliate links) CAM ➜ https://amzn.to/2YeNk0h LIGHTS ➜ https://amzn.to/3vNrTPd GREEN SCREEN ➜ https://amzn.to/3twK2zh MIC ➜ https://amzn.to/3uvrJeV PREAMP ➜ https://amzn.to/3tzQHsd AUDIO INTERFACE ➜ https://amzn.to/2jGZs4U5 AUDIO: Audacity, Adobe Audition VIDEO EDITING: Adobe Premiere Pro THUMBNAILS: Adobe Photoshop SCREENS ➜ https://amzn.to/3JMm1yG CPU ➜ https://amzn.to/3mLKEOT MAINBOARD ➜ https://amzn.to/3gfS3U5 RAM ➜ https://amzn.to/3lPIah4 HDD ➜ https://amzn.to/3mS6W1C GPU ➜ https://amzn.to/3HpnRUW PSU ➜ https://amzn.to/3S9IwRM CASE ➜ https://amzn.to/3vQOp9L KEYBOARD ➜ https://amzn.to/3JKX4Uh MOUSE ➜ https://amzn.to/3f2nLEj PAD ➜ https://amzn.to/3nZqGS1 Disclaimer: I’m not sponsored by any brand or company mentioned. Affiliate links help support the channel — thank you! Intro song ‘The Engine’ by @DerRockSchopp