fool / jester
die Närrin, die Närrinnen
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fool
A woman who behaves foolishly, irrationally, or ridiculously.
Sie ließ sich von dem Betrüger ausnutzen und wurde von allen für eine Närrin gehalten.
She let the con artist take advantage of her, and everyone thought she was a fool.
jester
A female court jester or entertainer who amuses others and makes them laugh.
Die Närrin am Hof unterhielt den König mit Späßen und Geschichten.
The jester at court entertained the king with jokes and stories.
carnival reveler
A woman who celebrates or actively participates in Carnival or Shrovetide.
Die Närrinnen und Narren zogen in bunten Kostümen durch die Straßen.
The female and male revelers paraded through the streets in colorful costumes.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Närrinnen |
| genitive | der Närrin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Närrin | die Närrinnen |
| accusative | die Närrin | die Närrinnen |
| dative | der Närrin | den Närrinnen |
| genitive | der Närrin | der Närrinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Närrin' (fool / jester) usually sounds elevated, literary, or outdated in contemporary standard German. In modern usage, the word is especially encountered in historical, narrative, or deliberately mocking contexts.
In dem historischen Roman wird die Närrin als geheimnisvolle Figur beschrieben.
In the historical novel, the jester is described as a mysterious character.
For the meaning of a foolishly behaving woman, the phrase 'jemanden für eine Närrin halten' (to think someone is a fool) is typical. The word often describes a negative judgment made by other people.
Nach diesem leichtsinnigen Kauf hielten ihre Freunde sie für eine Närrin.
After making that reckless purchase, her friends thought she was a fool.
The meaning of an entertainer can often be recognized from words associated with the court, such as 'Hof' (court), 'König' (king), 'Scherze' (jokes), or 'Geschichten' (stories). In such texts, 'Närrin' (jester) refers to a female entertainer employed by or performing at the court.
Die Närrin am Hof erzählte beim Fest Geschichten über die Adligen.
The jester at court told stories about the nobles during the celebration.
