28 German Slogans and Sayings
Posted By Kendra Kountz —
Kendra is the Copywriting Support at Custom Ink. She has a background in art but she loves writing, so she finds a compromise between the two by creating comics in her free time.
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Whether you’re in a German club, celebrating Oktoberfest, or just really love bratwurst, you probably want to show off your enthusiasm and love of all things German with a custom shirt. We’ve compiled some popular German phrases (with English translations) below, plus a few fun sayings about all things German!
28 German Slogans & Sayings
- Ein prosit, ein prosit! — Used as a toast to celebrate good health and cheer
- Zicke, zacke, zicke, zacke, hoi, hoi, hoi! — A toast, a toast, a cozy place!
- Eins, Zwei, Drei! — One, two, three!
- Hallo und Tschüß! — Hello and Goodbye!
- aller Anfang ist schwer — All beginnings are hard
- Erst denken, dann handeln — Think first, then act
- Alles hat ein Ende, nur die Wurst hat zwei — Everything has an end, only the sausage has two
- Das Leben ist kein Ponyhof — Life is no pony-farm
- Anfangen ist leicht, beharren eine Kunst — Beginning is easy, persisting is an art
- Dem Trinker kommt der Durst — Appetite comes with eating
- Ende gut, alles gut — All’s well that ends well
- Je mehr, desto besser — The more the merrier
- Jetzt gehts um die Wurst — Now it’s all about the sausage
- Sorge macht vor Zeiten grau — Fretting cares makes gray hairs
- Cold beer, warm pretzels, and polka
- I left my lederhosen/dirndl at home, so I’m wearing this shirt
- Gemütlichkeit—If you know it, you know it
- My heart’s in Deutschland
- There’s nothing some accordion and a little polka can’t fix
- Schnitzel, pretzels, and strudel—a healthy diet
- I dream in Deutsch
- Currywurst, bratwurst, weisswurst…only the best of wurst
- Needs more umlauts
- You had me at Hallo
- Do you even Sprechen Sie Deutsch?
- Every day’s a Guten Tag in German
- Why yes, some people do enjoy sauerkraut!
- So much sausage, so little time
How to Design German Club and Oktoberfest Shirts
German clubs and Oktoberfest groups usually want a tee for the festival, a mug for the toasts, and a warm layer for fall nights. The 3 picks below cover all three.
Bayside USA-Made Jersey T-shirt
- Made-in-the-USA cotton tee for Oktoberfest
- A German saying on the front
Bayside USA-Made Heavyweight Pullover Hoodie
- Heavyweight hoodie for chilly fall festivals
- Club name across the back
Collect sizes with Custom Ink’s Group Order Form. Everyone picks a size from a shared link, and the organizer pays once.
Design Your Own German T-shirts
German Slogans FAQ
Which German sayings work best on a shirt?
Short ones read best, like Eins, Zwei, Drei! or Needs more umlauts. You can add the English translation on the back.
Can our German club add its name and school?
Yes. Many clubs put a German saying on the front and the club and school name on the back.
When should we order our shirts?
Order a few weeks before you need them. That leaves time to approve the design, collect sizes, and have the shirts arrive in time.
Can I get help with the design?
Yes. Start in the Design Lab, and Custom Ink’s Inkers can help with fonts, colors, and placement.
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Kendra is the Copywriting Support at Custom Ink. She has a background in art but she loves writing, so she finds a compromise between the two by creating comics in her free time.