I’ve mentioned before that many German speakers know that Handy does not mean mobile phone in English but are there any other Denglish words and phrases that you are using by mistake?
Here are a few more examples of that I often hear:
Evergreen. This has nothing to do with music. If you want to describe a song that has been around for a long time and remains popular just say a classic song or a golden oldie. Evergreen in English refers to trees, plants or shrubs that do not lose their leaves in different seasons.
Hit list. I’ve heard this used in Germany to talk about music and songs. In English just use the word chart or charts. Hit list to native speakers is a list of targets to be singled out for murder!
Country potatoes. No, not a phrase used in English. I heard it for the first time when I came to Germany. Just say potato wedges instead.
Have fun learning English!
Louise