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Worthülse

empty phrase, buzzword

noun VORT-huel-ze Rare
Communication Speech

Also means

hollow slogan

Usage Note

Worthülse (Wort = word + Hülse = shell/husk) is a critical term for words that sound meaningful but are hollow — political buzzwords, corporate jargon. Common in media criticism and everyday cynical commentary.

Examples

"Die Rede war voller Worthülsen und sagte nichts Konkretes."

Natural Translation

The speech was full of empty phrases and said nothing concrete.

Literal Translation

The speech was full of word-husks and said nothing concrete.

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