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  • (trendy Words in German) Resilienz, Cringe, Babo, woke, Gendern...

    From HenHanna@21:1/5 to All on Mon Jun 17 00:29:10 2024
    XPost: alt.usage.english, soc.culture.german

    (trendy Words in German) Resilienz, Cringe, Babo, woke, Gendern...


    Resilienz (Resilience): This word has gained traction as discussions
    about mental health, coping with challenges, and sustainability have
    become more prominent. While not necessarily trendy, it's definitely a
    relevant and increasingly used term.


    Current Trendy Words in German (These can change quickly):

    Cringe: Borrowed from English, used to describe something embarrassing
    or awkward.

    Babo: Short for "Boss Babe," a term for a confident and independent woman.

    woke: Similar to English, refers to being aware of and actively
    addressing social and racial injustices.

    Gendern (gendering): The act of using gender-neutral language.

    nachhaltig (sustainable): Reflects a growing concern for environmental responsibility.

    gehyped (hyped): Similar to English, describes something that is being
    talked about with a lot of excitement.

    canceln (to cancel): Following the English usage, refers to publicly
    rejecting or boycotting someone or something.

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  • From HenHanna@21:1/5 to Andreas Karrer on Thu Jun 27 16:31:10 2024
    XPost: soc.culture.german, alt.usage.english

    On 6/19/2024 1:49 AM, Andreas Karrer wrote:
    * HenHanna <[email protected]>:
    (trendy Words in German) Resilienz, Cringe, Babo, woke, Gendern...

    [...]

    Babo: Short for "Boss Babe," a term for a confident and independent woman.


    Not at all, a "Babo" is a male, typically some sort of gang leader. Apparently imported from the Zaza language via Bosnian and used mostly
    in turkish or ex-yugoslavian youth subcultures. The rapper "Haftbefehl" ("arrest warrant") had a song "Chabos wissen wer der Babo ist" ("the
    boys know who's boss") about 10 years ago.

    https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babo_(Jugendsprache)

    - Andi



    The meaning of "babo" depends on the language:

    Italian: In Italian, "babbo" means "dad" or "daddy" in a casual or informal setting. It's a common term used by children to address their
    fathers.

    Korean: In Korean, "babo" (바보) is a derogatory term meaning "fool," "moron," or "idiot." It's a rude and offensive word, so avoid
    using it unless you understand the context completely.

    German (historical): In German, "Babo" was a youth slang term
    meaning "the boss" or "the ringleader" in the early 2010s. It originated
    from Turkish and wasn't widely used by older generations.

    Macedonian (regional): In some Muslim communities of Macedonia,
    "babo" can be the vocative singular form of words meaning "grandmother"
    or "father".

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