Techtelmechtel
dasNounfling; affair (colloquial)
English translations
- 01
making out
- 02
fooling around
- 03
cuddling
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine heimliche, oft sexuelle Beziehung; eine Affäre.
- English meaning
- Affair, fling
- Synonym
- Affäre, Verhältnis
- German example
- Sie hatte ein Techtelmechtel mit ihrem Arbeitskollegen.
- English example
- She had an affair with her colleague.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- das
- Singular Form
- das Techtelmechtel
- Plural Form
- die Techtelmechtel
Related words
- Flirt
A flirt is a playful and non-committal behavior that signals romantic or sexual interest.
- Liebelei
Affair, flirtation
- Liebschaft
affair, romance
Example sentences with “Techtelmechtel”
Sie hatten ein kurzes Techtelmechtel. (They had a short fling.)
Frequently asked questions
Is this a serious term?
No, it is a playful, colloquial term for a romantic encounter or affair.