Gehabe
dasNounbehavior; affectation; mannerisms (often negative)
English translations
- 01
behavior
- 02
conduct
- 03
attitude
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine bestimmte Art, sich zu verhalten oder zu geben, oft mit der Absicht, Eindruck zu machen.
- English meaning
- Manner, demeanor, affectation
- Synonym
- Allüren, Getue
- German example
- Sein Gehabe wirkte aufgesetzt und arrogant.
- English example
- His manner seemed artificial and arrogant.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Gehabe
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Säbelrasseln
saber-rattling
- Machtdemonstration
A show of force is the public display of power and strength to intimidate or impress others.
Example sentences with “Gehabe”
Ich mag sein arrogantes Gehabe nicht. (I don't like his arrogant behavior.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Gehabe a formal word?
It is a neuter noun (das) and is often used to describe annoying or affected behavior. It is usually used in the singular.