Sabbelkasten (ZAH-bel-kahs-ten) Literally “babble box” From sabbeln (“to chatter/jabber,” especially northern Germany) + Kasten (“box”). The root behind sabbeln goes back to the 1400s in to older north-German/Platt. Today, Sabbelkasten is a teasing nickname for someone who just keeps talking. Not mean, just… very chatty. Now, you're speaking just like Oma 🇩🇪