Feeling slow and sluggish in these hot late summer days? You're not alone – and we have the perfect German word for you.
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Updated: Thu 30 Jul 2026 10:24 CET
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Feeling slow and sluggish in these hot late summer days? You're not alone – and we have the perfect German word for you.
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