SlangMeaning & UsageOrigin & LanguageExamplesWhere It’s Used
Quatschnonsense / rubbishGermany, German“Das ist Quatsch.”Germany, Europe

Definition & Description of Quatsch/kvatch

“Quatsch” means nonsense, rubbish, or something that makes no sense.

It’s extremely common in Germany and can be used in:

  • arguments
  • jokes
  • disbelief
  • friendly banter

It’s mild and safe to use in almost any informal context.

Examples of Quatsch/kvatch

1. “Das ist Quatsch.”
Roman: “Das ist kvatch.”
English: “That’s nonsense.”

2. “Er redet nur Quatsch.”
Roman: “Air ray-det noor kvatch.”
English: “He only talks nonsense.”

3. “Mach keinen Quatsch!”
Roman: “Mahkh ky-nun kvatch!”
English: “Don’t be silly!”

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