Weichei
/ˈvaɪçʔaɪ/
der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)
Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.
Forms
- plural
- die Weicheier
Meaning
-
a wimp, softy (informal, mildly insulting)
Built from weich (soft) + Ei (egg).
Made of
- weich soft
- Ei egg
Similar words
Close, informal slang — both are insults calling someone a coward, "chicken."
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Practice
1 What does Weichei mean?
a wimp, softy (informal, mildly insulting)
2 Fill the gap: Sei kein ___ und spring einfach ins kalte Wasser!
Full sentence: Sei kein Weichei und spring einfach ins kalte Wasser! (Don't be a wimp, just jump into the cold water!)
3 Which fingerprint chart matches Weichei?
Weichei: neutral register, common frequency, general domain, neutral connotation.
Usage notes
Informal and mildly teasing; safe among friends but avoid in formal settings.
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