Männlein
dasNounlittle man; manikin
English translations
- 01
little man, manikin
- 02
little man
- 03
manikin
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine verkleinernde oder verniedlichende Bezeichnung für einen Mann.
- English meaning
- little man
- Synonym
- Männchen, Kerlchen
- German example
- Ein kleines Männlein stand vor der Tür.
- English example
- A little man stood in front of the door.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Männlein
- Plural Form
- die Männlein
Related words
- Ehemännlein
Ehemännlein is a diminutive, often affectionate term for a husband.
Example sentences with “Männlein”
Das kleine Männlein lachte. (The little man laughed.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'Männlein' a diminutive?
Yes, it uses the '-lein' suffix, which makes it neuter (das).