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Klobrille

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

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Try to imagine your toilet wearing glasses. No really, we're serious. In Germany, they do. Well, at least half a pair -- the German word for toilet seat (Klobrille) literally means "toilet glasses." Try not to think of that the next time nature calls.