supercalifragilisticexpialigetisch
The English word "supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" can be translated into German as supercalifragilisticexpialigetisch. Wiktionary also lists superkalifragilistisch expiallegorisch.
Meaning: fantastic, marvellous, wonderful ''(cognates)'' (adj)
Ways to say it
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| supercalifragilisticexpialigetisch |
| superkalifragilistisch expiallegorisch |
This term is an adjective used to describe something as fantastic, marvellous or wonderful. It functions as a German cognate of the original English word.
Which one should you use?
The pack provides two variations: supercalifragilisticexpialigetisch and superkalifragilistisch expiallegorisch.
Did you know?
- The variation superkalifragilistisch expiallegorisch incorporates the word allegorisch, which is a real German word meaning 'allegorical'.
- If a German child uses this word, it is often seen as a way to show off their ability to handle 'Zungenbrecher', or tongue twisters.
- The suffix '-ig' in supercalifragilisticexpialigetisch follows a standard German pattern for turning nouns or long roots into adjectives, making the nonsense word sound structurally 'correct' to a native ear.
Example sentences for German are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Lukas and Hannah are discussing a great vacation they just had.
- LukasWie fandest du unseren Urlaub in Italien, Hannah?How did you like our vacation in Italy, Hannah?
- HannahEs war einfach supercalifragilisticexpialigetisch!It was simply supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!
- LukasIch stimme dir vollkommen zu, Lukas findet das auch toll.I completely agree, Lukas thinks it's great too.
- HannahWir müssen unbedingt bald wieder dorthin reisen.We definitely have to travel there again soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
