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die Göre
brat
A derogatory, colloquial term for a naughty, cheeky, or loud child, usually a girl.
example
Diese kleine Göre hat mir doch glatt die Zunge rausgestreckt!
That little brat actually stuck her tongue out at me!
die Göre
brat
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Meanings
Usage tips
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This word is strongly derogatory and colloquial. It expresses annoyance or contempt and should only be used with caution, as it is perceived as very impolite.
EXAMPLE
Er nannte die lauten Kinder von nebenan verärgert „Gören“.
Annoyed, he called the loud children next door 'Gören' (brats).
Usage note
Although the word can theoretically be used for any child, in practice it usually refers to a cheeky or badly behaved girl.
EXAMPLE
Die Göre vom Spielplatz hat den anderen Kindern das Spielzeug weggenommen.
The brat from the playground took the toys away from the other children.
Typical collocations
'Göre' (brat) is often combined with adjectives that reinforce the negative meaning. Common phrases include 'freche Göre' (cheeky brat), 'kleine Göre' (little brat), or 'so eine Göre!' (such a brat!).
EXAMPLE
Was für eine freche Göre, sie hört überhaupt nicht auf ihre Eltern!
What a cheeky brat, she doesn't listen to her parents at all!
Compare with
Göre vs Kind
child
'das Kind' and 'die Göre' can both refer to a young person. 'Kind' is neutral and normal. You can use it in almost any situation. 'Göre' is colloquial and derogatory. It refers to a child you see as cheeky, loud, or badly behaved. It is often used for a girl. Learners may confuse the words because both can point to a child. But 'Göre' judges the person negatively and can sound insulting. If you want to speak politely or neutrally, say 'Kind'.
Göre
Die Nachbarin ärgert sich, weil die Göre jeden Abend im Treppenhaus schreit.
The neighbor is annoyed because the brat screams in the stairwell every evening.
Kind
Beim Einkaufen hat das Kind ruhig neben seiner Mutter gewartet.
While shopping, the child waited quietly next to their mother.
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