supercool
The English phrase "super cool" can be translated into German as supercool.
Which one should you use?
While supercool is a direct way to express the sentiment, you can use other phrases depending on the intensity or tone you want to convey. Mega cool is an informal way to say something is super cool, while Voll cool means "really cool". For something that is extremely cool, the colloquial expression Hammer geil can be used. If you want to express awe at something, you might say Der Wahnsinn, which literally translates to "the madness".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Berlin and other parts of Northern Germany, the word Schnieke is used to mean "cool" or "stylish".
Did you know?
- While geil is used colloquially to mean 'cool' or 'awesome', its original dictionary definition is 'horny' or 'erotically excited'.
- Despite the abundance of English loanwords like supercool, Germans have their own traditional 'cool' terms like knorke. This word was popular in Berlin in the early 20th century and is now used mostly ironically.
- In very formal settings, using supercool or mega cool can be seen as 'Jugendsprache' or youth language. An older professional might prefer toll or großartig to avoid sounding like a teenager.
Examples in context
- Das Konzert gestern war mega cool!The concert yesterday was super cool!
- Die Party letzte Nacht war der Wahnsinn!The party last night was mind-blowing!
- Dein neues Auto ist supercool.Your new car is super cool.
- Das Konzert war echt supercool.The concert was really super cool.
- Ich finde deine Idee supercool.I think your idea is super cool.
Example conversation
Lukas shows Laura his new digital camera.
- LauraIst die Kamera neu?Is the camera new?
- LukasJa, sie ist supercool, oder?Yes, it is super cool, isn't it?
- LauraJa, die sieht supercool aus!Yes, it looks super cool!
- LukasDanke, Laura!Thanks, Laura!
