der Firlefanz

C1

trumpery / fooling around (wenig benutzt)

English meaning
trumpery / fooling around (wenig benutzt)
Gender
der — masculine

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Firlefanz in a sentence

Der Firlefanz ist unnötige Zeitverschwendung.

The fooling around is unnecessary time-wasting.

Declension of der Firlefanz

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Firlefanz—
Accusativeden Firlefanz—
Dativedem Firlefanz—
Genitivedes Firlefanzes—

Where Firlefanz comes from

mittelhochdeutsch „firlifanz“ (Bezeichnung für einen Tanz) – Das Wort ist seit dem 14. Jahrhundert belegt.

Words that go with Firlefanz

Questions about Firlefanz

Is it der, die or das Firlefanz?

It is der Firlefanz — Firlefanz is masculine.

What is the genitive of Firlefanz?

The genitive singular is des Firlefanzes.

What does Firlefanz mean in English?

der Firlefanz means "trumpery / fooling around (wenig benutzt)". For example: "Der Firlefanz ist unnötige Zeitverschwendung." — "The fooling around is unnecessary time-wasting."

What level is Firlefanz in German?

Firlefanz is a C1 word — c1 — advanced.

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