Kabbelei

dieNoun

bickering; squabble

English translations

  1. 01

    squabble, bickering, wrangling

  2. 02

    squabble

  3. 03

    bickering

  4. 04

    wrangling

Word details

German meaning
Kabbelei bezeichnet einen leichten, spielerischen Streit oder Zank, oft ohne ernste Absicht.
English meaning
Bickering refers to a light, playful quarrel or squabble, often without serious intent.
Synonym
Zank, Gezänk
German example
Die Kabbelei zwischen den Geschwistern war harmlos.
English example
The bickering between the siblings was harmless.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Kabbelei
Plural Form
die Kabbeleien

Example sentences with “Kabbelei”

  1. Diese ständige Kabbelei nervt mich. (This constant bickering is annoying me.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Kabbelei formal?

No, it is informal.