German Word · Intermediate
Papierkram
paperwork, red tape, admin
Pronunciation: /paˈpiːɐ̯kʁaːm/
Meaning
paperwork, red tape, admin
Example
Deutschland ist ein Papierkramland / Willkommen im Papierkramland
I use the word "Papierkram".
Practice tips
- Practice Papierkram out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.