Gänseblümchen
/ˈɡɛnzəˌblyːmçn̩/neuter
The English word 'daisy' can be translated into German as Gänseblümchen. Wiktionary also lists Tausendschönchen and Tagesauge.
Meaning: Bellis perennis (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Gänseblümchen | /ˈɡɛnzəˌblyːmçn̩/ /ˈɡɛnzəˌblyːmçən/ |
neuter |
| Tausendschönchen | /ˈtaʊ̯zn̩tˌʃøːnçən/ | neuter |
| Tagesauge | neuter |
The term refers to the plant Bellis perennis.
What does it mean word for word?
The word Gänseblümchen is a diminutive composed of Gänse (geese) and Blümchen (little flower), literally meaning 'little goose flower'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of Gänseblümchen is identical to its singular form.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɛnzəˌblyːmçn̩/
Did you know?
- The term Tagesauge means 'day's eye'. It is a direct semantic equivalent to the English word 'daisy' which comes from 'day's eye'.
- The term Tausendschönchen is actually a diminutive of the word Tausendschön, which can refer to both the flower and a person of extraordinary beauty.
- In German, the Gänseblümchen is considered a symbol of innocence and purity in floral language.
Examples in context
- Ich pflückte Maria ein Gänseblümchen.I picked a daisy for Mary.This sentence shows how to use Gänseblümchen in the context of picking a flower.Tatoeba #9126484 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #9124961 by CK
- Als die Sonne unterging, faltete das Gänseblümchen seine Blütenblätter zusammen.As the sun went down, the daisy closed its petals.This sentence demonstrates a descriptive use of Gänseblümchen regarding its petals.Tatoeba #4242416 by Esperantostern, translation #10195144 by sundown
- Weiße Margeritewhite daisy
- Gelbes Gänseblümchenyellow daisy
- Rote Maßliebchenred daisy
- Ein kleines Gänseblümchen wächst dort im Gras.A little daisy is growing there in the grass.
- 1 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Felix and Julia are walking through a meadow.
- FelixSchau mal, Julia, ein Gänseblümchen!Look, Julia, a daisy!
- JuliaDas ist wirklich sehr hübsch.That is really very pretty.
- FelixSoll ich es für dich pflücken?Should I pick it for you?
- JuliaNein danke, Felix, lass es einfach stehen.No thanks, Felix, just leave it standing.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daisy” translations and entries Gänseblümchen, Tausendschönchen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
