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Kaesefuesse

Learn a funny, quirky German word each week with DW's Word of the Week feature. This week: Kaesefuesse.

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What could cheese possibly have to do with feet? Well, the German word "Kaesefuesse" (literally, "cheese feet") manages to make a connection between the two. Alas, it's not an appetizing one. What happens when you remove your socks after sweating into them all day? Your feet release a rather unpleasant aroma. And it seems that this aroma reminds some people of pungent cheese. So just imagine the cheese that repels you the most - and now you know what "Kaesefuesse" smell like.

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