What language is nein droppen ze haut kaffe oont ze knakkers?

What language is nein droppen ze haut kaffe oont ze knakkers?

And then finally the lovely phrase, ze knakkers. Again, this is definitely Germanic and in fact Google Translate does give ‘knackers’ as the translation of this as a German word (it gives ‘frankfurter cherry’ if you tell it knakkers is Dutch!). Good work, coffee-cup-humour-producing-person!

What are knakkers?

2. “Knakkers” looks to be playing off of “knackers” meaning “testicles.” See, e.g., Green’s Dictionary of Slang and Ben Yagoda’s blog “Not One Off Britishisms.” James Joyce used it in Ulysses: “Eh, Harry, give him a kick in the knackers.”

How do you spell Ooh La La?

Ooh là là ooh la la is an alternate spelling of Ouh là là. Double/multiple o’s in French are pronounced like they would be in English, and are often used in books, comic strips, and online to suggest an exaggerated pronunciation (as you can see in the title of this adorable YouTube video).

What is a knackers yard called?

Automotive junkyards, salvage yards or recyclers may also be referred to as “knackers’ yards” or “knackers”.

What does knackers mean in Australia?

“Knackered” meaning tired, exhausted or broken in British and Irish slang is commonly used in Australia, Ireland, Newfoundland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. Automotive junkyards, salvage yards or recyclers may also be referred to as “knackers’ yards” or “knackers”.

Why do French say Ohlala?

The French phrase oh là là isn’t so much an expression as an interjection. It can indicate surprise, disappointment, commiseration, distress, or annoyance. The phrase is used to express any moderately strong reaction to something that was just said or done, for example: Oh là là !

What does Ooh la la la mean?

surprise, admiration
a phrase, originally from France, used for showing surprise, admiration, or excitement about something, especially when referring to something that is connected with France or French people, or when something of a sexual nature is involved: Someone actually said “ooh la la” when they saw his new barbecue.

What happens at a knackers yard?

Legal definition The Slaughterhouses Act 1974, the Meat (Sterilisation and Staining) Regulations 1982, and the Food Safety Act 1990 all define a “knacker’s yard” as “any premises used in connection with the business of slaughtering, skinning or cutting up animals whose flesh is not intended for human consumption”.

Is the word knackered offensive?

Its a fine word! I don’t see it as swearing, but I wouldn’t want to listen to a child saying it for some reason. It used to be seen as a ‘bad’ word – I think because it stems from ‘knackers’ which is a slang word for testicles! But hardly offensive in this day and age.

Why are balls called knackers?

Knackers = testicles. In at least some parts of England (possibly all) and Scotland, testicles are often referred to as knackers, presumably because they hurt easily and “knack” is often used in the north in the sense of “ow, that knacked!” when people hurt themselves.

Do French actually say oh la la?

Unlike that phrase, though, French people actually do say Oh là là – a lot! It’s one of those French stereotypes that’s actually true! Just about every French person, regardless of their age, social status, background, geographic location, education, level of formality, etc., uses this expression.

What does La La mean?

la-la (plural la-las) (slang, US) Something unusually good; (occasionally) something unusually bad. [