Malheurchen

dasNoun

a small mishap or accident

English translations

  1. 01

    little misfortune

  2. 02

    little trouble

  3. 03

    minor mishap

Word details

German meaning
Ein kleines Unglück oder Missgeschick.
English meaning
A small misfortune or mishap.
Synonym
Missgeschick, Unglück
German example
Mir ist ein kleines Malheurchen passiert, ich habe Kaffee verschüttet.
English example
I had a small mishap; I spilled coffee.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Malheurchen
Plural Form
die Malheurchen

Example sentences with “Malheurchen”

  1. Das war nur ein kleines Malheurchen. (That was just a small mishap.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Malheurchen a common word?

It is a common, slightly affectionate diminutive of 'Malheur' (mishap). It is neuter (das).