Deutsch im Freundeskreis: Alter, Digga, Ey – richtig benutzen
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Wo ist „Digga/Digger“ besonders verbreitet?
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Think hip‑hop and youth slang from Hamburg.
„Digga/Digger“ is strongly associated with Northern Germany (especially Hamburg) and youth culture, though it’s now widely understood across Germany.
Formal settings need neutral or polite forms.
„Alter“ is very informal and can sound disrespectful in professional contexts.
It’s similar to English “Hey!”
„Ey“ is like “hey/yo” and is used to get attention or express emotion (surprise, annoyance). It’s not formal.
Think about what Berliners often say among friends.
„Alter“ is common in Berlin youth speech as a casual form of address among friends. „Moin“ is a greeting (mainly North), and „Grüezi“ is Swiss German.
Emails to strangers need formal register in German.
Use polite „Sie“ and a respectful tone in emails to strangers. Slang like „Ey“ or „Digga“ is too informal.
Think: youth slang among friends.
„Digga“ is casual, friendly slang mainly among younger people and peers. It’s not formal and not limited to the South.
Annoyance = irritated tone and an exclamation.
“Ey! Pass doch auf!” expresses annoyance. The other options show excitement or gratitude.
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