Maulschelle
dieNounslap in the face; box on the ear
English translations
- 01
slap
- 02
cuff
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine Ohrfeige oder ein Schlag ins Gesicht.
- English meaning
- Slap in the face
- Synonym
- Ohrfeige, Backpfeife
- German example
- Er gab ihm eine Maulschelle, weil er ihn beleidigt hatte.
- English example
- He gave him a slap in the face because he had insulted him.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Maulschelle
- Plural Form
- die Maulschellen
Example sentences with “Maulschelle”
Er gab ihm eine kräftige Maulschelle. (He gave him a strong slap in the face.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Maulschelle a common word?
It is somewhat dated or colloquial, referring to a physical slap. It is a feminine noun (die Maulschelle).