Schlappschwanz
German
Noun
Schlappschwanz m (genitive Schlappschwanzes, plural Schlappschwänze)
- (derogatory, slightly vulgar) a weakling; a quitter; a limpdick
Usage notes
- The word is much less vulgar than its etymology would imply. It is even sometimes used towards and by children. Nevertheless, one should be prudent with it.
Declension
Declension of Schlappschwanz
singular | plural | ||||
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indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
nominative | ein | der | Schlappschwanz | die | Schlappschwänze |
genitive | eines | des | Schlappschwanzes | der | Schlappschwänze |
dative | einem | dem | Schlappschwanz, Schlappschwanze1 |
den | Schlappschwänzen |
accusative | einen | den | Schlappschwanz | die | Schlappschwänze |
1Now uncommon, see notes
Further reading
- Schlappschwanz in Duden online
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