Cali
Cali is the German short name for the US state of California.
Cali is used as a common way to refer to the state of California.
Did you know?
- In German slang, Cali is sometimes used as a descriptor for high-quality cannabis strains imported from the US West Coast.
- German hip-hop artists frequently use Cali to signal an aspiration toward the specific production styles and aesthetic of American West Coast rap.
- When writing about California in a German context, using Cali can make a text feel more like a social media post than a journalistic report.
Examples in context
- Hast du schon mal in Cali gelebt?Have you ever lived in Cali?
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are talking about their future vacation plans.
- LauraJulian, möchtest du dieses Jahr nach Cali reisen?Julian, would you like to travel to Cali this year?
- JulianJa, ich würde gerne die Küste sehen.Yes, I would love to see the coast.
- LauraDann können wir zusammen nach Cali fliegen.Then we can fly to Cali together.
- JulianDas klingt nach einem super Plan!That sounds like a great plan!
