Schland
German
editEtymology
editClipping of Deutschland. First popularised during the 2006 World Cup by entertainer Stefan Raab and said to have been coined by him.[1] Perhaps ultimately from a certain popular chant which involves a series of rhythmic claps followed by Deutschland! with strong stress on the second syllable. Compare also English Ingerland or American English 'Murica
Pronunciation
editProper noun
editSchland n (proper noun, strong, genitive Schlands)
- (colloquial, humorous, chiefly sports) Germany
- 2010, “Schland O Schland”[1]performed by Uwu Lena:
- Schland, o Schland, wir sind von dir begeistert!
- Germany, oh Germany, we are fascinated by you!
Declension
editDeclension of Schland [sg-only, neuter, strong]
Derived terms
editReferences
editFurther reading
edit- “Schland”, in Online-Wortschatz-Informationssystem Deutsch (in German), Mannheim: Leibniz-Institut für Deutsche Sprache, 2008–