silly goose
das Dummerchen, die Dummerchen
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silly goose
A person who behaves foolishly or clumsily; the term can be mocking or affectionate.
Du bist doch kein Dummerchen, du musst nur etwas genauer hinsehen.
You're not a silly goose; you just need to look a little more closely.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Dummerchen |
| genitive | des Dummerchens |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Dummerchen | die Dummerchen |
| accusative | das Dummerchen | die Dummerchen |
| dative | dem Dummerchen | den Dummerchen |
| genitive | des Dummerchens | der Dummerchen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Dummerchen' (silly goose) is derived from 'dumm' (stupid) and contains the suffix '-chen'. This suffix can make the term a diminutive, giving it a mocking or affectionate tone.
Das kleine Dummerchen hat den Schlüssel im Kühlschrank liegen lassen.
The silly little thing left the key in the fridge.
'Dummerchen' (silly goose) is mainly used in colloquial, often emotional language. Depending on the tone of voice and the situation, the word can sound friendly, teasing, or condescending.
Ach, du Dummerchen, die Brille liegt doch auf deinem Kopf.
Oh, you silly goose, your glasses are right there on your head.
The word often follows 'ein' (a) or is used in direct address with 'du' (you). Particularly common patterns include 'Du bist doch kein Dummerchen' (You're not a silly goose) and 'so ein Dummerchen' (what a silly goose).
Er stellte sich absichtlich wie ein Dummerchen an, damit die anderen ihm halfen.
He deliberately acted like a silly goose so the others would help him.
