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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Der Alman” is an epic card of the German Memes pack, number 90 of the collection, and the 13th best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Der Alman” meme mean?
“Alman”, a Turkish word for “German”, is used within Germany to poke fun at behavior seen as typically German: an excessive love of order (Ordnung), fear of drafts, having every possible insurance policy, or strict adherence to schedules and waste sorting. “Der Alman” names that cliché with irony, often used by people with immigrant backgrounds to tease native Germans' habits, though it has spread widely to everyone.
Where does the “Der Alman” meme come from?
“Alman” started as a neutral Turkish word for Germans, used within Germany especially by people of Turkish background. It gained a mocking edge in slang, aimed at behavior seen as rigid and overly rule-bound and attributed to native Germans, alongside other nicknames like “Kartoffel” or “Kraut”. Satirical pages and accounts dedicated to “Alman Memes” multiplied online starting in 2018, sharing typical scenes: someone scolding a neighbor over improperly sorted trash, refusing to open a window for fear of a draft, or proudly listing their insurance contracts. The trend was notable enough to prompt articles and interviews about its success and influences, mixing humor about German identity with nods to older comedic figures.
- 2018satirical “Alman Memes” pages multiply online
- 2019articles and interviews cover the trend's success
How to use the “Der Alman” meme
- A coworker insists on recycling rules to the letter: “Typisch Alman!”.
- Someone proudly lists every insurance policy they own and gets teased with “Der Alman strikes again!”.
- A friend closes a window citing drafts, prompting laughs and an “Alman detected!”.
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The “Der Alman” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Epic |
| Collection | German Memes pack |
| Fame | 78/100 · #13 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 20 MemeCoins (60 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Der Alman” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Der Alman comes out of the German Memes pack as an epic card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 20 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
Free · no account needed
Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
What does Der Alman mean?
It is a mocking figure of the German seen as overly rigid, obsessed with rules, insurance, and strict recycling, popularized by satirical online pages.
Where does the word Alman come from?
It is a Turkish word for “German”, repurposed in German slang to mock certain behavior seen as typically German.
Since when has the Der Alman meme existed?
Satirical pages dedicated to “Alman Memes” multiplied online starting in 2018.
How do I get the Der Alman meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Der Alman” is an epic card of the German Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Der Alman card?
It is an Epic card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Alman (Ethnophaulismus) – Wikipedia · checked on October 30, 2026.
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