German Words to Avoid - M
Inappropriate, Offensive, or Vulgar Words
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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.
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der Makkaroni (-s) dago, wop (Italian)
der Makkaronifresser (-) dago, wop
See Feindgruppen for a list of other ethnic slurs.
die Mieze (-n) chick, babe, bird (girl); honey, sweetie
die Mieze (-n) (vulgar) vulva; also pussy-cat
der Mistkerl bastard, dirty swine
das Miststück bastard (m.), bitch (f.)
Der Mist is a mild German word meaning "dung," "manure," or "rubbish/nonsense." However, when used in some compound words (der Mistkerl, das Miststück), it is no longer fit for polite society!
die Möpse (pl.) tits, boobs
die Möse (-n) (vulgar) vulva
die Muschi (vulgar) vulva
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