Göre
/ˈɡøːʁə/feminine
The German word for brat is Göre. It is also spelled Gör. Wiktionary also lists Balg.
Meaning: a selfish, spoiled, or unruly child (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Göre | /ˈɡøːʁə/ | feminine |
| Balg | /balk/ /balç/ |
masculine |
| Gör | neuter, alternative form |
All these terms refer to a selfish, spoiled or unruly child. In colloquial speech, the adjective verzogen is often paired with Balg to specifically mean a 'spoiled' brat.
Which one should you use?
The form Balg is a masculine noun, while Göre is a feminine noun. Gör serves as an alternative spelling for Göre and is a neuter noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun Balg follows masculine declension patterns and the noun Göre follows feminine declension patterns.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡøːʁə/
Did you know?
- In some western German dialects, the word Panz is used for a child, which is derived from the word for a cow's 'rumen' or stomach.
Examples in context
- Tom ist ein Balg.Tom is a brat.This sentence is useful for identifying a person as a Balg.Tatoeba #10465963 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #10465522 by CK
- Du führst dich wie ein verzogener Balg auf!You're acting like a spoiled brat.This sentence is useful for describing someone acting like a spoiled Balg.Tatoeba #6139728 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5374264 by Hybrid
- Dieser Bengel hat wieder den ganzen Schokoladenvorrat aufgegessen.This brat has eaten all the chocolate again.
- Sie ist eine kleine Göre.She is a little brat.
Example conversation
Julian and Laura are complaining about their niece's behavior.
- JulianDeine Nichte ist eine richtige Göre.Your niece is a real brat.
- LauraIch weiß, sie ist momentan sehr anstrengend.I know, she is very exhausting at the moment.
- JulianSie schreit, wenn sie nicht gewinnt.She screams when she doesn't win.
- LauraDas stimmt, sie muss mehr lernen.That's true, she needs to learn more.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brat” translations and entries Göre, Balg, Gör, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Balg, Göre, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
