die Mogelpackung
Translation
deceptive packaging, misleading package, rip-off
Examples
Die große Chipstüte war eine echte Mogelpackung.
The big bag of chips 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
From 'mogeln' (to cheat) + 'Packung' (package). It's a 'cheating package'.
Memory Tips
Picture a big bag of chips ('Packung') that's mostly air. It's 'mogeln' (cheating) the customer.