der Ohrwurm
Translation
earworm
Examples
Dieses Lied ist ein echter Ohrwurm.
This song is a real earworm.
Ich habe seit Tagen einen Ohrwurm von diesem Song.
I've had an earworm from this song for days.
Grammar Patterns
to have an earworm ((from sth.)) I have an earworm from this song.
sth. is an earworm This song is a real earworm.
Similar Words
catchy tune, hit song
Etymology
A compound of 'Ohr' (ear) and 'Wurm' (worm). It paints a picture of a melody crawling into your ear and staying there.
Memory Tips
Visualize a little worm wiggling in your ear to the beat of a song you can't forget.