das Weichei

Plural: die Weicheier
Based on: weich
Noun
1.

the wuss or pansy or wimp

(colloquial)
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  • Thomas is voll das Weichei, alter.
  • Dude, Thomas is such a wuss.
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The families of “weich” and “weichen”

A fun look at "weich", why it means soft and what it has to do with dodging a snowball, soaking beans and changing paths.

Vocab: weich, weichen, die Weiche, ausweichen, einweichen, abweichen

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How many meanings does the German word 'Weichei' have?

Weichei has 1 distinct meaning: 1. the wuss or pansy or wimp.

What is the gender of 'Weichei'?

das

What is the plural of 'Weichei'?

die Weicheier

What is 'Weichei' related to?

The word 'Weichei' is related to weich.

Where can I learn more about 'Weichei'?

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The families of “weich” and “weichen”
A fun look at "weich", why it means soft and what it has to do with dodging a snowball, soaking beans and changing paths.
Vocab: weich, weichen, die Weiche, ausweichen, einweichen, abweichen
Read article