Whether you're stunned by a baffling decision or simply amazed that everyone is talking about it, German has the perfect word to describe how you’re feeling.
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Updated: Mon 6 Jul 2026 16:34 CET
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Whether you're stunned by a baffling decision or simply amazed that everyone is talking about it, German has the perfect word to describe how you’re feeling.
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