Maulschelle

dieNoun

slap in the face; box on the ear

English translations

  1. 01

    slap

  2. 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”

  1. 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).