Noun
der Bengel
Pronunciation: /bɛnɡeːl/
a young rascal
C2
rank #11,081
plural Bengel
Meanings
Noun
- a young rascal
- a knave, a boy
Example sentence
Willst du mir wieder einen Streich spielen, du unartiger Bengel?
Are you going to play tricks on me again, you naughty boy?
Word forms
singular
der Bengel
plural
die Bengel
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Bengel
Accusativeden Bengel
Dativedem Bengel
Genitivedes Bengels
Plural
Nominativedie Bengel
Accusativedie Bengel
Dativeden Bengeln
Genitiveder Bengel
Usage
- ein frecher Bengel — A cheeky young rascal; colloquial, affectionate or reproachful depending on tone.
- Bengel / Junge — A judgemental or familiar description versus the neutral boy.
Der kleine Bengel versteckte lachend den Hut seines Onkels.
Laughing, the little rascal hid his uncle's hat.