Du gehst mir auf den Keks

Meaning: You're getting on my nerves.

Literally: You're getting on my biscuit

Origin: German colloquial expression.

More German compliments & insults

Du bist ein Goldstück You're a real gem — priceless, irreplaceable, and deeply appreciated.
Du hast ein Händchen dafür You have a real knack — a natural gift that makes difficult things look easy.
Du hast Köpfchen You're sharp and clever — you use your brain well.
Du bist klasse You're brilliant — excellent, impressive, top-notch.
Faulpelz A lazybones — someone who lounges around and avoids any effort, as warm and inert as a fu…
Griesgram A perpetual grump who radiates dissatisfaction and sucks the joy out of every room.

Tricky phrases to practice out loud, from languages around the world.

Blaukraut bleibt Blaukraut und Brautkleid bleibt Brautkleid. A 'bl' / 'br' brain-twister.
Zehn zahme Ziegen ziehen zehn Zentner Zucker zum Zoo. A sustained 'z' / 'ts' drill — every word starts with the same affricate.
Wenn Fliegen hinter Fliegen fliegen, fliegen Fliegen Fliegen nach. Fliegen means 'flies' (insects), 'to fly', and 'flying' — all at once, relentlessly.

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