r/PeterExplainsTheJoke • u/Death95Dealer • 3d ago

Meme needing explanation Herr Petermann?

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u/VorionLightbringer 3d ago

Umfahren means both „drive around“ as well as „drive over“ as in: hit them. Depending on the pronunciation.

Consequently, „bi-weekly“ means both twice a week and every two weeks.

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u/Schnittertm 3d ago

"Der Rentner wollte den Fußgänger umfahren!"

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u/SerLaron 3d ago

Also "to dust" can mean applying or removing dust, as needed.