die Mogelpackung
Translation
deceptive packaging, misleading package, rip-off
Examples
Die große Chipstüte war eine echte Mogelpackung.
The big bag of crisps was a real rip-off.
Verbraucherschützer warnen vor Mogelpackungen im Supermarkt.
Consumer advocates warn about deceptive packaging in the supermarket.
Grammar Patterns
sth. is a rip-off / deceptive packaging This product is a rip-off.
Similar Words
Irreführung (misleading), Betrug (fraud)
Etymology
Composed of 'mogeln' (to cheat) and 'Packung' (package). Literally a 'cheat package'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a package ('Packung') that cheats ('mogelt') you by looking bigger than its contents.