Weibchen

German

Etymology

Weib +‎ -chen

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈvaɪ̯pçən/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
  • Hyphenation: Weib‧chen

Noun

Weibchen n (strong, genitive Weibchens, plural Weibchen)

  1. diminutive of Weib
  2. female (of an animal)
    Coordinate term: Männchen

Usage notes

  • Due to deriving from a now-derogatory term, while additonally being strongly associated with animals, it is practically never used to refer to people anymore.

Declension

Declension of Weibchen [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Weibchen die Weibchen
genitive eines des Weibchens der Weibchen
dative einem dem Weibchen den Weibchen
accusative ein das Weibchen die Weibchen

Further reading

  • “Weibchen” in Duden online
  • “Weibchen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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