Franziskanermönchlein

dasNoun

little Franciscan monk

English translations

  1. 01

    little Franciscan monk

Word details

German meaning
Eine verniedlichende Form für einen Franziskanermönch, also ein Mitglied des Franziskanerordens.
English meaning
Little Franciscan friar
Synonym
Franziskanerbruder
German example
Das Franziskanermönchlein betete in der Kapelle.
English example
The little Franciscan friar prayed in the chapel.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Franziskanermönchlein
Plural Form
die Franziskanermönchlein

Example sentences with “Franziskanermönchlein”

  1. Das Franziskanermönchlein betete leise. (The little Franciscan monk prayed quietly.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Mönchlein' an affectionate term?

Yes, the diminutive suffix '-lein' is often affectionate or descriptive of size.