30 May 2012: Ränkeschmied

30 Mai: Ränkeschmied from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Ränkeschmied

Closest English Translation: schemer, plotter, conniver

Literal Translation: intrigue blacksmith

29 May 2012: Quadratlatsch

29 Mai: Quadratlatsch from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Quadratlatsch

Closest English Translation: big foot

Literal Translation:(Quadrat) squared slipper

This is not really an insult word which you would insult a person’s being, rather its an insult for their feet.

28 May 2012: Schmarotzer

28 May: Schmarotzer from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Schmarotzer

Closest English Translation: mooch, freeloader, sponge, parasite

Literal Translation: scrounger

27 May 2012: Dulli

27 Mai: Dulli from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Dulli

Closest English Translation: dull-witted, idiot, airhead

Literal Translation: dully

Have you seen the Hanswurst video yet? It makes more sense if you have. A sweet Hanswurst revenge.

26 May 2012: Armleuchter

26 Mai: Armleuchter from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Armleuchter

Closest English Translation: bonehead

Literal Translation: arm candlestick

Special thanks to Ursula for her fabulous narration!

25 May 2012: Lump

25 Mai: Lump from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Lump

Closest English Translation: rascal, scallywag

Thank you Euna and Arwed for your enthusiastic participation, despite initial reticence.

24 May 2012: Trottel

24 Mai: Trottel from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Trottel

Closest English Translation: chump, dumbass, idiot

Literal Translation: chump

Special thanks to Art Laboratory Chris de Lutz and Regine Rapp for introducing me to these ridiculous google chat costumes!

23 May 2012: Grünschnabel

23 Mai: Grünschnabel from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Grünschnabel

Closest English Translation: whippersnapper

Literal Translation: green beak

22 May 2012: Naseweis

22 Mai: Naseweis from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Naseweis

Closest English Translation: smart alec, smarty pants, know-it-all

Literal Translation: nose-white

21 May 2012: Halbdackel

21 Mai: Halbdackel from kate hers on Vimeo.

Location: Berlin, Germany

Word or Expression: der Halbdackel

Closest English Translation: idiot, dummy

Literal Translation:half dachshund