moshen
The German verb for "mosh" is moshen.
This verb is used to describe the act of wild, jumping dancing.
Meaning: wild, jumping dancing (verb)
Did you know?
- In German subcultures, there is a strict social etiquette to moshen that involves more unwritten rules than in many English-speaking crowds. For instance, if someone falls during the movement, it is an immediate social obligation for those nearby to help them up instantly.
- In German heavy metal culture, moshen is often strictly distinguished from Pogo, which is seen as the more chaotic, punk-rock ancestor of the mosh.
- Because it is treated as a foreign Anglicism, using moshen in a formal German essay might be flagged as 'Denglisch', a portmanteau of 'Deutsch' and 'Englisch' used to describe the heavy use of English words.
Examples in context
- Die Leute wollen in der Menge moshen.The people want to mosh in the crowd.
- Wir werden heute Abend heftig moshen.We are going to mosh hard tonight.
- Dort vorne kann man gut moshen.You can mosh well over there in the front.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Julia are at a heavy metal concert.
- MaximilianJulia, wollen wir dort vorne moshen?Julia, do you want to mosh in the front?
- JuliaJa, das sieht nach viel Spaß aus!Yes, that looks like a lot of fun!
- MaximilianPass auf, es wird dort sehr wild.Watch out, it's going to be very wild there.
- JuliaKein Problem, ich bin bereit!No problem, I am ready!
