brash / cheeky
vorlaut – vorlauter – am vorlautesten
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brash
Expressing one's opinion without being asked and in a cheeky or disrespectful way. This is especially used of children and teenagers who behave this way toward adults.
Der vorlaute Schüler unterbrach die Lehrerin mit einer frechen Bemerkung.
The brash student interrupted the teacher with a cheeky remark.
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| superlative | am vorlautesten |
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'Vorlaut' is made up of 'vor' (forward / before) and 'laut' (loud). The combination suggests that someone speaks up without being asked or takes the floor too early, while coming across as cheeky.
Der vorlaute Junge rief die Antwort, bevor die Lehrerin ihn aufgerufen hatte.
The brash boy shouted out the answer before the teacher had called on him.
'Vorlaut' is often used with people or utterances, for example in 'vorlautes Kind' (brash child), 'vorlaute Bemerkung' (brash remark), and 'vorlaute Antwort' (brash answer). The phrase 'vorlaut dazwischenreden' (to rudely interrupt) is also common.
Seine vorlaute Bemerkung sorgte im Unterricht für Ärger.
His brash remark caused trouble in class.
The word usually expresses criticism and is often used in reprimands. The fixed expression 'Sei nicht so vorlaut!' (Don't be so cheeky!) is especially often directed at children or teenagers.
„Sei nicht so vorlaut und lass deine Schwester ausreden“, sagte der Vater.
'Don't be so cheeky, and let your sister finish,' said the father.
