Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

der Kerl

Translation (Übersetzung) guy, fellow, chap
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [kɛʁl]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
masculine informal colloquial person
Informal term for a man or boy, often used affectionately or neutrally. Can be slightly old-fashioned but still common in spoken German.

Kerl - German Nouns - Kerl Meaning - Kerl Translation - Kerl Nouns Examples

Kerl is a German Nouns

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Kerl Examples (Beispiele) in English

Kerl examples with English translations. See how to use Kerl in sentences. Kerl example sentences in English below.

Er ist ein netter Kerl.
He is a nice guy.
Describing someone's character.
Der alte Kerl wohnt nebenan.
The old fellow lives next door.
Referring to a neighbor.
Ich kenne diesen Kerl nicht.
I don't know this guy.
Expressing lack of acquaintance.

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Kerl Word Family (Wortfamilie)

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compound (Zusammensetzung)
Kerlchen
Meaning: little guy
Example: Er ist ein richtiges Kerlchen.
Noun

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Kerl Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Kerl Collocations (Kollokationen)

Kerl collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Kerl word combinations and how to use Kerl with other words naturally.

ein netter Kerl
a nice guy
High frequency
ein alter Kerl
an old fellow
High frequency
ein junger Kerl
a young guy
High frequency
ein dicker Kerl
a fat guy
Medium frequency
ein starker Kerl
a strong guy
Medium frequency
ein komischer Kerl
a strange guy
Medium frequency
ein schlauer Kerl
a clever guy
Medium frequency
ein fauler Kerl
a lazy guy
Medium frequency
ein frecher Kerl
a cheeky guy
Medium frequency
ein ehrlicher Kerl
an honest guy
Medium frequency

Kerl Idioms (Redewendungen)

Kerl idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Kerl with meanings and explanations. Master Kerl expressions used in everyday German.

ein ganzer Kerl
a real man
Describes someone who is strong, reliable, and masculine.
ein Kerl wie ein Baum
a guy like a tree
Describes a very tall and strong man.
ein Kerl von Format
a guy of caliber
Describes an impressive or remarkable man.
ein Kerl mit Herz
a guy with heart
Describes a kind and compassionate man.
ein Kerl aus dem Volk
a guy from the people
Describes an ordinary, down-to-earth man.
ein Kerl wie er im Buche steht
a guy as described in books
Describes an ideal or typical man.
ein Kerl mit Köpfchen
a guy with brains
Describes an intelligent man.
ein Kerl mit Schneid
a guy with guts
Describes a brave or daring man.
ein Kerl von Welt
a man of the world
Describes a sophisticated and experienced man.
ein Kerl wie ein Fels in der Brandung
a guy like a rock in the surf
Describes a very stable and reliable man.

Kerl Synonyms (Synonyme)

Kerl synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Kerl and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Kerl similar words and their usage.

Mann
Meaning: man
High similarity
Typ
Meaning: guy, dude
High similarity
Bursche
Meaning: lad, fellow
High similarity
Junge
Meaning: boy
Medium similarity
Herr
Meaning: gentleman, Mr.
Medium similarity
Knabe
Meaning: boy, lad
Medium similarity
Geselle
Meaning: fellow, journeyman
Low similarity
Kamerad
Meaning: comrade, mate
Low similarity
Kollege
Meaning: colleague
Low similarity
Freund
Meaning: friend, boyfriend
Low similarity

Kerl Antonyms (Antonyme)

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Frau
Meaning: woman
Mädchen
Meaning: girl
Dame
Meaning: lady
Weib
Meaning: woman, wife
Kind
Meaning: child
Greis
Meaning: old man
Feigling
Meaning: coward
Schwachkopf
Meaning: idiot
Lügner
Meaning: liar
Feind
Meaning: enemy

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Kerl Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Kerl semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Kerl. Explore Kerl related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Kerl contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

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