Swagger
The English word 'swagger' can be translated into German as Swagger.
In German, Swagger refers to a bold or arrogant strut. Depending on whether you want to describe the act of behaving pompously or the act of boasting, different verbs are used. To describe someone acting in a pompous manner, you can use großtun, sich wichtigmachen or wichtigtun. If the intention is to describe someone boasting or bragging noisily, use angeben, prahlen or aufschneiden.
Meaning: bold or arrogant strut (noun)
Related words
Did you know?
- The verb aufschneiden used to describe boasting literally translates to 'cutting open' or 'slicing'.
- In German culture, Angebertum is often viewed as a social faux pas, reflecting a cultural preference for modesty over the bold projection of 'swagger'.
- While 'Swagger' is used in youth slang, the German word Protz is a much older, slightly more derogatory way to describe someone with 'swagger' who is flaunting their wealth.
Example conversation
Felix and Laura are watching a colleague walk into the office.
- FelixSchau dir seinen Swagger an!Look at his swagger!
- LauraJa, er wirkt heute sehr wichtig.Yes, he seems very important today.
- FelixDas ist einfach nur anmaßend.That is simply presumptuous.
- LauraIch ignoriere seinen Swagger einfach.I'll just ignore his swagger.
