der Ballermann
Translation
rowdy party area, boozer, shooter (gun, slang)
Examples
Viele Touristen fliegen zum Ballermann auf Mallorca.
Many tourists fly to the Ballermann in Mallorca.
Pass auf, der Typ hat einen Ballermann dabei.
Watch out, that guy has a shooter with him.
Grammar Patterns
zum Ballermann fahren/fliegen: to go to a rowdy party area. Wir fliegen im Sommer zum Ballermann.
einen Ballermann haben: (slang) to have a gun. The gangster had a shooter.
Similar Words
die Partymeile, die Kneipe, die Pistole
Etymology
From 'ballern' (to blast, bang, booze) + 'Mann' (man). A place for 'blasting' (partying hard) or a 'man' with a 'blaster' (gun).
Memory Tips
Picture a man ('Mann') 'blasting' ('ballern') loud music and drinks on a beach. That's the 'Ballermann' party scene.