Pfundskerl

Germany has no shortage of great bakeries and beers, so you might expect to hear this week's word a lot. But a "Pfundskerl" is not what it seems. The word combines the terms "Pfund," meaning pound, and "Kerl" - which is a guy, or, as some would say, a dude. But you don't have to cut down on calories just because someone calls you a Pfundskerl. The word "Pfund" is also related to "pfundig," meaning great or swell. So before you swear off German bakeries, keep in mind that you may have just been called "a great guy" - with no reference to your weight.