class clown
der Klassenclown, die Klassenclowns
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class clown
A student who tries to make their classmates laugh with jokes, pranks, or conspicuous behavior, often disrupting the lesson in the process.
Der Klassenclown brachte die ganze Klasse mit seinen Witzen zum Lachen.
The class clown made the whole class laugh with his jokes.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Klassenclowns |
| genitive | des Klassenclowns |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Klassenclown | die Klassenclowns |
| accusative | den Klassenclown | die Klassenclowns |
| dative | dem Klassenclown | den Klassenclowns |
| genitive | des Klassenclowns | der Klassenclowns |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Klassenclown' is made up of 'Klasse' (class) and 'Clown' (clown). The image of a clown is transferred to a student who attracts attention in their class through conspicuous, entertaining behavior.
Schon nach wenigen Wochen galt Tim als Klassenclown der 7b.
After just a few weeks, Tim was considered the class clown of 7B.
'Klassenclown' commonly occurs with verbs such as 'sein' (to be), 'gelten als' (to be considered), and 'spielen' (to play): You can be considered a class clown or play the class clown.
Er wollte im neuen Schuljahr nicht wieder den Klassenclown spielen.
He didn't want to play the class clown again in the new school year.
'Klassenclown' is an informal word. Depending on the situation, it can be meant humorously, but it can also express criticism when the behavior disrupts the lesson.
Die Lehrerin ermahnte ihn, weil er im Unterricht wieder den Klassenclown spielte.
The teacher reprimanded him because he was playing the class clown in class again.
