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Ich habe Angst! I’m afraid! German Vocabulary for Halloween!

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Halloween is around the corner, so to help get you in the mood for Gespenster (ghosts) and Hexen (witches), let’s look at some German vocabulary for Halloween.

Things that go bump in the night.

Trägst du dieses Jahr ein Halloween-Kostüm? (are you wearing a Halloween costume this year)? Kids aren’t the only ones who wear Kostüme, Verkleidungen (costumes). Some of the classics are: eine Mumie, -n (a mummy), ein Werwolf, -¨e (a werewolf), ein Zombie, -s (a zombie), ein Monster, -Ø (a monster), ein Teufel, -Ø (a devil), or ein Vampir, -e (a vampire). But ein unheimliches Kostüm (a scary costume) is not your only option. You could also be: eine Vogelscheuche, -n (a scarecrow), ein Zauberer, -Ø (a sorcerer), eine Fee, -n (a fairy), eine Prinzessin, -nen (a princess), ein Pirat, -en (a pirate), or eine Filmfigur, -en (character) from a popular movie.

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  • Als was verkleidest du dich diesmal zu Halloween?
    What are you dressing as this Halloween?
  • Dein Kostüm sieht super aus!
    Your costume looks great!
  • Dein Kostüm ist echt kreativ!
    Your costume is very creative!
  • Dein Kostüm ist echt unheimlich!
    Your costume is scary!

Für Kinder: For Kids

Kids love to go trick-or-treating.  They walk around their neighborhood and sie klopfen an Türen (they knock on doors). When someone answers, they hold up their Taschen, Tüten (bags) and ask for Süßigkeiten (candy). If the person doesn’t give the kids candy, beware of the trick! Der Streich, -e (mischief) is probably not something we need to give kids more ideas about, so we’ll leave that to your imagination. Vorsicht ist besser als Nachsicht! (Better safe than sorry! “Caution is better than hindsight.”). Best to just make sure you have enough candy.

  • Der Junge/das Mädchen hat eine Tüte voller Süßigkeiten.
    The boy/girl is holding a bag full of candy.
  • Was ist deine Lieblingssüßigkeit?
    What’s your favorite candy?
  • Ich liebe Schokolade.
    I love chocolate.
  • Ich habe dir einen Streich gespielt.        
    I played a trick on you.

Für Erwachsene: For Adults

Halloween isn’t just for kids. Adults also like to get dressed up. Do you wear dein Kostüm (your costume) to work? Or maybe you prefer eine Party (a party) where everyone is dressed up. Even for people who don’t dress up or go to parties, ein Kürbis, -e (a pumpkin) is still a good word to know. Speaking of jack-o-lanterns, you probably also want to be able to say: das Gesicht, -er (face) and die Kerze, -n (candle).

  • Wir gehen auf ein Kostümfest.
    We’re going to a costume party.
  • Lass uns dieses Wochenende einen Kürbis kaufen.
    Let’s buy a pumpkin this weekend.

Ich habe Angst! I’m Scared!

Halloween is a great time of year to watch Horrorfilme (horror movies) or maybe visit ein Spukhaus (a haunted house). It’s fun to schreien, kreischen (scream), as long as Alpträume (nightmares) aren’t too bad. Now that summer is over and die Nacht, -¨e (the night) is longer, it’s the perfect time to visit gruselige Orte (eerie places), places for some good Halloween fun: der Wald, -¨er (the woods) im Dunkeln (in the dark), der Friedhof, -¨e (the graveyard), ein leerstehendes Haus (an abandoned house), böse Geister (evil spirits).

  • Es ist unheimlich hier!
    This place is spooky!
  • Lasst uns einen Horrorfilm gucken!
    Let’s watch a horror film.
  • Letzte Nacht hatte ich einen Alptraum.
    I had a nightmare last night.
  • Ich habe Gänsehaut!
    I have goosebumps!
  • Ich höre komische Geräusche!
    I hear a strange noise!
  • Glaubst du an Geister/Gespenster?
    Do you believe in ghosts?
  • Lasst uns im Dunkeln durch den Wald gehen.
    Let’s walk through the woods in the dark.

Whatever you do for Halloween, Passt auf und amüsiert euch gut! Be stay safe and have fun!

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