Popel
What does “Popel” mean in English?
It's a mild term for a bogey or booger, referring to nasal mucus. Not particularly offensive, just a bit childish.
Literally “nasal mucus”
You might hear it in a light-hearted context, similar to calling someone a 'snot' in English. It's informal and not meant to be taken seriously.
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Mist
1/5 · MildIt's a mild exclamation of frustration, similar to saying 'shit' in English, and can also refer to rubbish or nonsense.
Pisse
2/5 · CoarseIt means piss, referring to urine in a coarse way. It's a straightforward term for bodily waste.
Schiss
2/5 · CoarseIt refers to an act of defecation but is commonly used to mean fear, especially in the phrase 'Schiss haben' (to be scared).
brunzen
2/5 · CoarseIt means to urinate, specifically in a coarse regional sense. It's a more casual way to say 'piss' in certain German-speaking areas.
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