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Coward in German 🇩🇪


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coward der Feigling
How to say “coward” in German? “Der Feigling”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “der Feigling” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on coward in German like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to remember the word:
• Associate "Feigling" with the adjective "feige" (cowardly). Imagine a timid character who always says, “I’m too feige to try!” which makes the link between the adjective and the noun.
• Think of the English word “failing” as a failing attempt due to fear, which can remind you of someone being a coward.

Explanations:
• "Der Feigling" is a masculine noun in German that refers to a person who lacks courage. It comes from the adjective "feige" meaning cowardly.
• The word carries a strong negative connotation, implying a moral judgment about the person's lack of bravery.

Other words that mean the same thing:
• "Waschlappen" – used informally to denote a wimp or someone timid.
• "Memme" – slang for a coward or someone perceived as weak.
• "Angsthase" – literally "anxiety bunny," used colloquially for a scaredy-cat.

Alternate meanings / Slang:
• In colloquial speech, calling someone "Feigling" can be both an insult and a teasing remark, depending on context and tone.
• Occasionally, the term might be used humorously among friends to poke fun at someone’s harmless fear rather than serious cowardice.

Examples of sentences:
• "Er traute sich nicht, ins Wasser zu springen – was für ein Feigling!"
(He didn’t dare to jump into the water – what a coward!)
• "Anstatt die Wahrheit zu sagen, blieb er still und zeigte sich als richtiger Feigling."
(Instead of speaking the truth, he stayed silent and revealed himself as a real coward.)
• "Die Mannschaft war enttäuscht, weil ihr Kapitän als Feigling aufgab, als es darauf ankam."
(The team was disappointed because their captain quit like a coward when it mattered.)

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