Geißlein

dasNoun

little goat; kid

English translations

  1. 01

    little goat

Word details

German meaning
Ein junges weibliches Tier der Ziege.
English meaning
Kid (young goat)
Synonym
Zicklein, Ziegenjunges
German example
Die Geißlein sprangen fröhlich auf der Wiese herum.
English example
The kids were jumping around happily in the meadow.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Geißlein
Plural Form
die Geißlein

Example sentences with “Geißlein”

  1. Das kleine Geißlein sprang über die Wiese. (The little goat jumped across the meadow.)

Frequently asked questions

What does the suffix -lein mean?

The suffix -lein is a diminutive, making the noun smaller or more affectionate.