Here are the top three contenders for the Kids' Word of the Year: "So, which one do you think it is?"

The excitement is building as we approach the final announcement of the Youth Word of the Year 2025. The grand reveal will take place on October 18 at the Frankfurt Book Fair.

Since 2008, the Youth Word of the Year has been a fascinating insight into the evolving language of young people. This year, the finalists are "Checkst du", "Das Crazy", and "Goonen".

"Checkst du" is a phrase often used at the end of a sentence to ensure the listener understands what's being said. For example, "I'm explaining this to you for the last time, checkst du?"

"Das Crazy", on the other hand, is an all-purpose phrase used when one is speechless or doesn't feel like giving a proper response. An example usage could be, "He just proposed to her in front of the whole class! Das crazy."

Now, let's talk about "Goonen". This youth word has generated quite a bit of discussion. It stands for hours of self-pleasure and excessive porn addiction, as well as continuous sexual stimulation without climax.

The Langenscheidt Publishing House in Stuttgart is leading the search for the Youth Word of the Year 2025. The online voting for the top three Youth Words is entering its final round, with hundreds of thousands of votes already cast.

It's worth noting that the majority of votes have been cast by young people aged 11 to 20. The Youth Word of the Year shows how language can have an impact, with young people intuitively using these terms, while adults may stumble over them.

Last year, the jury crowned "Aura" as the "Youth Word of the Year". In 2021, the word "Cringe" won the title. The specific members of the jury advising the Langenscheidt Association for the selection in 2025 are not publicly mentioned in the available sources.

However, it is known that the Langenscheidt panel considers "Goonen" to be part of youth language. The final announcement of the Youth Word of the Year 2025 will be made on October 18 at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Stay tuned for more updates!

Online voting for the favorite Youth Word of the Year 2025 will be open in the coming weeks. So, get ready to cast your vote and help shape the language of the future!