German Words to Avoid - K
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ACHTUNG! WARNING! Some people may find the words and expressions in this German glossary objectionable. This is a special glossary of slang words and other expressions in German that need to be used with caution—or simply avoided.
K
die Kacke caca, crap, sh--
dann ist aber die Kacke am Dampfen = then the sh-- will really hit the fan
die Flitzerkacke (teen slang) the sh--s, diarrhea (der Durchfall)
kacken to crap, poop, sh--
das Kamel (-e) twit, fathead, moron
der Kameltreiber (-) dirty Arab/Turk, wog (lit., camel driver)
der Kanake (-n) perjorative term for Turks and other foreigners (sim. to "wop" or "polack")
die Kanakin (-nen) female Turk or other foreigner
See Feindgruppen for other ethnic slurs in German.
keusch chaste
der Keuschheitsgürtel (-) chastity belt
kesser Vater (KV) dyke, butch lesbian
kiffen to smoke pot/a joint; get high (on pot)
die Kiste boobs, tits; (big) butt
Die hat 'ne große Kiste. = She's got big tits.
Note: In some regions, this can mean a "big butt" rather than boobs.
der Kitzler clit, clitoris
die Klitoris clitoris
der Klugscheißer know-it-all, smart ass
knallen to bang, screw
das Knie (-) knee
in die Knie gehen to go down on s.o., give s.o. a bl-- job
jemandem einen blasen to give s.o. a bl-- job, go down on s.o.
der Knutschfleck (-en) hickie, love bite
komisch strange, odd, funny
When talking about people, avoid this word for "funny" in the sense of comical. It can also mean "odd" or "strange" and might be misunderstood. A better word: lustig.
kommen to come, have an orgasm
der/das Kondom condom
Also known by many slang terms: Gummi, Pariser, etc.
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