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German Word of the Day

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das Getue (no pl.)  fuss, ado; affectation, putting on airs

Es gab dann so ein blödes Getue, bevor wir uns in die Halle kamen.
Then there was such a stupid fuss before we got into the hall.
Was soll das ganze Getue?
What's all this fuss about?
Da gab es eine Diskussion über schwules Getue, Nachmachereien, usw.
Then there was a discussion about gay affectation, mimicry, etc.

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