SNAFU in German

SNAFU in German is Chaos, tanzendes Chaos, Patzer — SNAFU means a confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning.

SNAFU in German

Chaos

noun

A confused, muddled, or messed-up condition or state; a ridiculously chaotic situation; confusion or chaos regarded as the normal state.

tanzendes Chaos

noun

A confused, muddled, or messed-up condition or state; a ridiculously chaotic situation; confusion or chaos regarded as the normal state.

Patzer

noun

A major glitch or breakdown; a mistake or blunder.

Chaos

noun

Panne

noun

verpatzen

verb

(military, slang) To screw up, fuck up, or foul up.

versauen

verb

(military, slang) To screw up, fuck up, or foul up.

What does "SNAFU" mean?

noun A confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning.
"The delivery snafu meant the cake arrived a day late for the wedding."
verb To mess something up badly.
"Someone snafued the seating chart and half the guests had no table."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

SNAFU in a sentence

The delivery snafu meant the cake arrived a day late for the wedding.
Someone snafued the seating chart and half the guests had no table.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "SNAFU" in German?

"SNAFU" in German is Chaos, tanzendes Chaos, Patzer. SNAFU means: A confused, chaotic mess or a major mistake, especially one caused by miscommunication or poor planning.

How do you use "SNAFU" in a sentence?

Example: "The delivery snafu meant the cake arrived a day late for the wedding." In German, "SNAFU" is Chaos, tanzendes Chaos, Patzer.

Are there other ways to say "SNAFU" in German?

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "SNAFU": Chaos, tanzendes Chaos, Patzer, Panne, verpatzen, versauen.

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