der Lümmel
lout
A colloquial, derogatory term for a naughty, cheeky, or rude boy or young man.
EXAMPLE
Dieser Lümmel hat schon wieder die Fensterscheibe vom Nachbarn zerbrochen.
That lout has broken the neighbor's windowpane again.
der Lümmel
lout
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Word family
The noun 'der Lümmel' (lout) belongs to the word family of the verb 'lümmeln'. This verb means to lounge around lazily and carelessly, either lying or sitting, which reinforces the negative meaning of the noun.
EXAMPLE
Hör auf, dich auf dem Stuhl zu lümmeln und sitz gerade!
Stop slouching in your chair and sit up straight!
Register and style
'Lümmel' (lout) is a colloquial and derogatory word. It is used to express annoyance about the rude or cheeky behavior of a boy or young man.
EXAMPLE
Was für ein Lümmel, er hat sich einfach vorgedrängelt!
What a lout—he just pushed his way to the front!
Usage
This word is used almost exclusively for male people, usually boys or teenagers. It is often used as an exclamation of annoyance, for example in the combination 'frecher Lümmel' (cheeky lout).
EXAMPLE
Na warte, du Lümmel, das wirst du bereuen!
Just you wait, you lout—you'll regret this!
Compare with
Lümmel vs Bengel
rascal / brat
Bengel and Lümmel are colloquial terms for a cheeky or naughty boy. Bengel can sound mildly derogatory, but depending on the tone it can also sound affectionate; Lümmel is clearly derogatory and is appropriate when someone is seriously annoyed by rude behavior.
Lümmel
Der verärgerte Nachbar schimpfte über den frechen Jungen und nannte ihn einen Lümmel.
The annoyed neighbor berated the cheeky boy and called him a lout.
Bengel
Die Tante lachte über den frechen Jungen und nannte ihn liebevoll einen Bengel.
The aunt laughed at the cheeky boy and affectionately called him a rascal.
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