Noun
der Kerl
Pronunciation: /kɛʁl/
fellow, guy, chap, bloke
B1
rank #2,025
plural Kerle
Meanings
Noun
- fellow, guy, chap, bloke
Example sentence
Wissen Sie, wer der Kerl ist?
Do you know who that guy is?
Word forms
singular
der Kerl
plural
die Kerle
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Kerl
Accusativeden Kerl
Dativedem Kerl
Genitivedes Kerls
Plural
Nominativedie Kerle
Accusativedie Kerle
Dativeden Kerlen
Genitiveder Kerle
Usage
- ein netter Kerl — a nice guy; informal
- ein armer Kerl — a poor fellow; often expresses sympathy
Der neue Nachbar ist ein freundlicher Kerl.
The new neighbour is a friendly guy.