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“Ragebait” chosen as Germany’s youth word of 2026
“Ragebait” has been chosen as Germany’s youth word of 2026.
The Langenscheidt publishing house announced it as the winner of a vote.
The other finalists were “Crashout” and “Peak.”
Most voters were young people aged 11 to 20.
The annual choice follows “das crazy,” which was selected as the youth word for 2025.
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“Ragebait” was named Germany’s youth word of the year for 2026.
Langenscheidt announced it as the winner from three finalists: “Crashout,” “Peak” and “Ragebait.”
Most voters were young people aged 11 to 20.
The article contrasts the 2026 choice with “das crazy,” which was chosen in 2025.
- Who
- Young people, mostly aged 11 to 20, voted for the word. Langenscheidt announced the winner.
- What
- Ragebait” was named Germany’s youth word of the year for 2026.
- When
- 2026. The announcement was reported on October 10, 2026.
- Where
- Germany.
- Why
- Not stated
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The new youth word of 2026 is “Ragebait.
Das crazy” was chosen as youth word of the year.
Langenscheidt announced “Ragebait” as the winner from three finalists.
- Winning word
- Ragebait
- Year
- 2026
- Finalists
- Crashout, Peak and Ragebait
- Voters
- Mostly young people aged 11 to 20
- Previous winner
- Das crazy, in 2025
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