Hänselei
dieNounteasing; bullying; harassment.
English translations
- 01
Hansel
Word details
- German meaning
- Das absichtliche Ärgern oder Verspotten einer Person.
- English meaning
- Teasing
- Synonym
- Neckerei, Spott
- German example
- Er ertrug die Hänseleien seiner Mitschüler.
- English example
- He endured the teasing of his classmates.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Hänselei
- Plural Form
- die Hänseleien
Related words
Example sentences with “Hänselei”
Die Hänseleien in der Schule müssen aufhören. (The teasing at school must stop.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Hänselei the same as Mobbing?
Hänselei is usually milder and refers to teasing or annoying behavior, whereas 'Mobbing' implies systematic bullying.