Gehirnchen
dasNounlittle brain (often sarcastic)
English translations
- 01
little brain
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Verkleinerungsform von Gehirn, oft verwendet, um auf ein kleines oder unbedeutendes Gehirn anzuspielen.
- English meaning
- Little brain
- Synonym
- Kleinhirn
- German example
- Er strengte sein Gehirnchen an, um sich an den Namen zu erinnern.
- English example
- He racked his little brain to remember the name.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Gehirnchen
- Plural Form
- die Gehirnchen
Example sentences with “Gehirnchen”
Benutz mal dein kleines Gehirnchen! (Use your little brain! - sarcastic)
Frequently asked questions
Is it used literally?
Rarely. It is almost always used in a condescending or mocking way.