Noun
das Kerlchen
Pronunciation: [ˈkɛʁlçən]
little boy
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plural Kerlchen
Meanings
Noun
- little boy
Example sentence
Was für ein kluges Kerlchen!
What a clever little fellow!
Word forms
singular
das Kerlchen
plural
die Kerlchen
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Kerlchen
Accusativedas Kerlchen
Dativedem Kerlchen
Genitivedes Kerlchens
Plural
Nominativedie Kerlchen
Accusativedie Kerlchen
Dativeden Kerlchen
Genitiveder Kerlchen
Usage
- ein pfiffiges Kerlchen — A clever little fellow; an affectionate or familiar description.
- Kerl / Kerlchen — The diminutive is neuter and keeps the same plural form.
Das kleine Kerlchen winkte stolz vom Wagen aus.
The little fellow waved proudly from the cart.