Translation of German word "geil" to English
geil
Meaning
Adjective(colloquial, originally vulgar) Excellent, awesome, great; used to express strong enthusiasm or approval.
How to use
geil (slang: 'awesome / amazing / wicked') — originally means 'horny' but widely used in colloquial German to mean excellent, great. Geil! — Amazing! Das war echt geil! — That was really awesome!
🇬🇧 English
awesome
Example
Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut geil und unvergesslich.
The concert last night was absolutely awesome and unforgettable.
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Common phrases
- Das ist / war geil!— That is / was awesome!
- voll geil— totally awesome
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What is the definition of the German word "geil"?▼
The German word "geil" is defined as: "(colloquial, originally vulgar) Excellent, awesome, great; used to express strong enthusiasm or approval."
What does the German word "geil" mean?▼
The German word "geil" means "awesome" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "geil"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Das Konzert gestern Abend war absolut geil und unvergesslich." (which translates as "The concert last night was absolutely awesome and unforgettable.").
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