XPost: alt.usage.english, soc.culture.german   
   From: HenHanna@devnull.tb   
      
   (trendy Words in German) Resilienz, Cringe, Babo, woke, Gendern...   
      
      
   Resilienz (Resilience): This word has gained traction as discussions   
   about mental health, coping with challenges, and sustainability have   
   become more prominent. While not necessarily trendy, it's definitely a   
   relevant and increasingly used term.   
      
      
   Current Trendy Words in German          (These can change quickly):   
      
   Cringe: Borrowed from English, used to describe something embarrassing   
   or awkward.   
      
   Babo: Short for "Boss Babe," a term for a confident and independent woman.   
      
   woke: Similar to English, refers to being aware of and actively   
   addressing social and racial injustices.   
      
   Gendern (gendering): The act of using gender-neutral language.   
      
   nachhaltig (sustainable): Reflects a growing concern for environmental   
   responsibility.   
      
   gehyped (hyped): Similar to English, describes something that is being   
   talked about with a lot of excitement.   
      
   canceln (to cancel): Following the English usage, refers to publicly   
   rejecting or boycotting someone or something.   
      
   --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)