Verkorkung
Verkorkung is a German noun (feminine) used to describe a run of bad luck or a situation in which several events go wrong. It is a colloquial term, often spoken with a humorous or self-deprecating tone. People refer to “eine Verkorkung” or to “eine Verkorkung nach der anderen” when outlining a streak of mishaps or a day that seems doomed.
Etymology and sense-making come from the verb verkorken, literally meaning to cork something. Metaphorically, it suggests
Usage and nuance: Verkorkung is typically used for personal misfortune or for a sequence of unfavorable developments,
Relation to culture: The term appears in media, blogs, and casual conversations to convey a light-hearted or