nich' lang schnacken, Kopp in'n Nacken

German

Alternative forms

• nich, nicht may be used for nich'
• Kopf may be used for Kopp
• in, in' may be used for in'n (= in den)

Etymology

Literally, “no lengthy talking, [get your] head into the nape of [your] neck”.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈnɪç laŋ ˈʃnakən ˈkɔp ɪn ˈnakən/

Phrase

nich' lang schnacken, Kopp in'n Nacken

1. (colloquial, Northern Germany) Used to encourage quicker drinking, especially to cut short lengthy toasting and clinking.