Emo
The English word 'emo' is used in German as Emo.
In informal German conversations, you can use the English loanword Emo to refer to the subculture.
Meaning: music (adj)
Did you know?
- The term Emo in Germany is frequently linked to the concept of Weltschmerz, a uniquely German word describing a feeling of melancholy and world-weariness.
- In German youth slang, calling someone an Emo can sometimes be used as a pejorative to describe anyone being overly dramatic or moody, regardless of their actual musical taste.
- During the height of the subculture in the 2000s, German media often paired Emo with the word Phase to suggest that the style was merely a temporary childhood stage.
Examples in context
- Du siehst heute emo aus!You look emo today!
- Meine Musik ist eher emo.My music is more emo.
- Ich höre gerne Emo-Musik.I like listening to emo music.
- Diese Emo-Band ist sehr bekannt.This emo band is very well known.
- Er mag keine Emo-Lieder.He does not like emo songs.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their favorite music genres.
- MaximilianWelche Musik hörst du gerade, Sarah?What music are you listening to right now, Sarah?
- SarahIch höre gerade eine Emo Playlist.I am listening to an emo playlist right now.
- MaximilianFindest du das nicht zu traurig?Don't you find that too sad?
- SarahNein, ich liebe die Emotionen.No, I love the emotions.
