das Gör
brat
A colloquial, usually derogatory or joking term for a cheeky or badly behaved child, especially a girl.
EXAMPLE
Das freche Gör streckte mir die Zunge heraus.
The cheeky brat stuck her tongue out at me.
das Gör
brat
das Gör, die Gören
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Gör, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Gören |
| genitive | des Görs |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Gör | die Gören |
| accusative | das Gör | die Gören |
| dative | dem Gör | den Gören |
| genitive | des Görs des Göres | der Gören |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Register and tone
'Das Gör' (the brat) is mainly used in colloquial speech and usually sounds clearly derogatory or mocking. In a joking context, the expression can also be meant affectionately and ironically; the tone of voice also plays a role.
EXAMPLE
„Dieses Gör hat schon wieder den Kuchen vom Tisch genommen“, schimpfte der Onkel.
'Dieses Gör hat schon wieder den Kuchen vom Tisch genommen' (This brat has taken the cake from the table again), the uncle complained.
Die kleine Nachbarin ist ein lustiges Gör, aber manchmal ziemlich anstrengend.
The little girl next door is a funny brat, but sometimes quite exhausting.
Typical collocations
'Gör' is often used with evaluative adjectives such as 'frech' (cheeky), 'ungezogen' (badly behaved), or 'klein' (little). Verbs such as 'schimpfen' (to scold), 'lachen' (to laugh), and 'sich benehmen' (to behave) also often go with this word.
EXAMPLE
Die Eltern schimpften, weil sich das Gör im Restaurant schlecht benahm.
The parents scolded the child because the brat behaved badly in the restaurant.
Context clue
Whether 'das Gör' (the brat) sounds insulting or joking can often be understood from the situation and the accompanying words. Positive or affectionate descriptions and a humorous tone can soften the expression.
EXAMPLE
Alle mussten lachen, als das Gör stolz seinen selbst gebastelten Roboter zeigte.
Everyone laughed when the brat proudly showed them the robot she had made herself.
In real life
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