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 song, ear candy
Etymology
Composed of 'Ohr' (ear) and 'Wurm' (worm). It evokes the idea of a tune burrowing into your ear like a worm.
Memory Tips
Imagine a musical worm has made a home in your ear and keeps playing the same melody over and over.