Schneiderlein
dasNounlittle tailor; diminutive form of tailor
English translations
- 01
tailor
- 02
little tailor
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine veraltete, oft abwertende Bezeichnung für einen Schneider, besonders einen kleinen oder unbedeutenden.
- English meaning
- A diminutive or slightly derogatory term for a tailor, especially a small or insignificant one.
- Synonym
- Schneider
- German example
- Das Schneiderlein nähte ein feines Kleid.
- English example
- The little tailor sewed a fine dress.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Schneiderlein
- Plural Form
- die Schneiderlein
Example sentences with “Schneiderlein”
Das tapfere Schneiderlein ist ein berühmtes Märchen. (The brave little tailor is a famous fairy tale.)
Frequently asked questions
What does the suffix '-lein' indicate?
The suffix '-lein' is a diminutive, making the noun neuter (das) and indicating something small or endearing.