flächsen

of flax; made of flax; flaxen

English translations

  1. 01

    to flax

  2. 02

    to dress flax

Word details

German meaning
„Flächsen“ bedeutet umgangssprachlich, jemanden anzulügen oder zu täuschen, oft auf humorvolle Weise.
English meaning
"To fib" means colloquially to lie to or deceive someone, often in a humorous way.
Synonym
kitzeln
German example
Er hat mich geflächst, als er sagte, er hätte den Job schon sicher.
English example
He fibbed to me when he said he already had the job secured.

Example sentences with “flächsen”

  1. Das Tuch war von flächserner Struktur. (The cloth had a flaxen texture.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'flächsen' and 'flächsern'?

Both are adjectives derived from 'Flachs' (flax). 'Flächsern' is the more standard adjectival form to describe materials made of flax.