Hanswurst
derNounbuffoon; clown; fool
English translations
- 01
buffoon
Word details
- German meaning
- Hanswurst ist eine traditionelle, oft komische Figur im deutschen Volkstheater, ein Clown oder Narr.
- English meaning
- Buffoon, clown
- German example
- Der Hanswurst brachte das Publikum zum Lachen.
- English example
- The buffoon made the audience laugh.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Hanswurst
- Plural Form
- die Hanswurste
Related words
- Policinello
Punchinello
- Kasper
Punch (puppet)
- Pulcinella
"Pulcinella" is a traditional character of the Italian Commedia dell'arte, known for its hunchbacked figure, black mask, and silly character.
Example sentences with “Hanswurst”
Spiel nicht den Hanswurst! (Don't act like a fool!)
Frequently asked questions
What is the origin of Hanswurst?
It originates from traditional German puppet theater characters representing a comedic fool.