snot-nose
die Rotznase, die Rotznasen
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snot-nose
A person, usually a child, whose nose is full of mucus or is constantly running.
Der kleine Junge ist eine Rotznase und muss sich erst einmal die Nase putzen.
The little boy is a snot-nose and needs to wipe his nose first.
brat / snot-nose
A derogatory term for a cheeky, badly behaved, or immature child or young person.
Diese Rotznase glaubt wohl, sie könne hier einfach alles bestimmen.
That little snot-nose seems to think he can just decide everything around here.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Rotznasen |
| genitive | der Rotznase |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Rotznase | die Rotznasen |
| accusative | die Rotznase | die Rotznasen |
| dative | der Rotznase | den Rotznasen |
| genitive | der Rotznase | der Rotznasen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
„Rotznase“ (snot-nose) is made up of „Rotz“ (snot) and „Nase“ (nose). Notice that the word usually refers to the whole person, not just their nose.
Die kleine Rotznase braucht schon wieder ein Taschentuch.
The little snot-nose needs another tissue already.
As an insult, „Rotznase“ (snot-nose) often appears in direct address with „du“ (you), frequently in the pattern „du kleine Rotznase“ (you little snot-nose). This shows that the speaker does not take the other person seriously.
Du kleine Rotznase, was erlaubst du dir eigentlich?
You little snot-nose, just who do you think you are?
This usage is colloquial and derogatory; especially when used toward teenagers or adults, it can be highly insulting. In a close relationship, „Rotznase“ (snot-nose) can also be meant jokingly, with the tone of voice and situation being decisive.
Der Chef nannte den neuen Mitarbeiter wütend eine Rotznase.
The boss angrily called the new employee a snot-nose.
„Na, ihr Rotznasen!“, begrüßte die Tante ihre Enkel lachend.
“Well, hello, you little snot-noses!” the aunt greeted her grandchildren with a laugh.
