"Previously, when Germans wanted to point out how crazy something is, they would naturally use German and say "Das ist verruckt." Young Germans, however, now prefer to say, "Das crazy." Whether you're surprised, speechless, want to make an ironic comment or simply can't think of a suitable response, "Das crazy" is always a good choice. "Use it when you don't know what to say, don't feel like answering, or just want to politely keep the conversation going," was the official explanation given by the jury."
"It's no wonder that the expression may sound like painfully incorrect German to older ears, as the grammatically correct form would be "Das ist crazy." The combination of the German article "das" with the English word for crazy is a humorous and deliberate break with the rules of language. The term originated in meme and internet culture in chats and on social media platforms, you won't get very far without "Das crazy." It can be used as an all-purpose filler word."
'Das crazy' is a hybrid expression used by young Germans combining the German article 'das' with the English adjective 'crazy', deliberately breaking grammatical norms. The phrase functions as an all-purpose filler for surprise, speechlessness, ironic comments, or to politely continue a conversation. The expression emerged in meme and internet culture, spreading through chats and social media. PONS Langenscheidt selected it as Youth Word of the Year after an online vote with two million participants, noting the dominance of English and a trend toward brevity. Submissions were limited to words proposed by young people and excluded offensive or discriminatory terms.
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