jeder Gang macht schlank

German

Etymology

Literally, “Every walk makes slim.”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjeːdɐ ˈɡaŋ(k) maxt ˈʃlaŋk/

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Phrase

jeder Gang macht schlank

1. (chiefly Northern Germany) Said encouragingly (or sarcastically) when someone has to walk a long and/or annoying distance.

   Dafür soll ich jetzt extra nochmal zurücklaufen? — Tja, jeder Gang macht schlank!

   So you want me to walk all the way back just for that? — Well, every walk makes slim!

Usage notes

• The phrase rhymes only in northern Germany, where [ɡaŋk] is usual alongside standard [ɡaŋ]; it is accordingly much less common elsewhere.