Dandy
/ˈdɛndi/masculine
The English word dandy can be translated into German as Dandy. Wiktionary also lists Pinkel.
Meaning: man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Dandy | /ˈdɛndi/ | masculine |
| Pinkel | /ˈpɪŋkəl/ | masculine |
A Dandy refers to a man who is very concerned about his clothes and his appearance. Related adjectives such as prima, schön or gut can be used to describe something as being very good. Better than expected but not as good as could be.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word Dandy is a masculine noun. The term Pinkel is also a masculine noun used for this concept.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈdɛndi/
Did you know?
- In East or Saterland Frisian, the root of Pinkel literally refers to the 'rectum'.
- The German word Pinkel is far more insulting than the English 'dandy'. While it can mean a man concerned with fashion, it is often used as a derogatory slang term for a person.
- The German usage of Dandy is specifically tied to the 19th-century aesthetic of the gentleman.
Examples in context
- Er ist ein Dandy.He's a dandy.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Dandy in a simple statement.Tatoeba #5300965 by Zurich899, translation #1894195 by Spamster
- Schau mal, was für ein schicker Vogel da kommt!Look at what a stylish bird is coming over!
- Ein Dandy trägt immer die neueste Mode.A dandy always wears the latest fashion.
- Er sieht aus wie ein echter Dandy.He looks like a real dandy.
Example conversation
Hannah and Julian are talking about a stylish man at a party.
- HannahSiehst du den Mann dort?Do you see that man over there?
- JulianJa, er ist ein echter Dandy.Yes, he is a real dandy.
- HannahSeine Kleidung ist wirklich perfekt.His clothes are truly perfect.
- JulianStimmt, er achtet sehr auf sein Aussehen.True, he cares a lot about his appearance.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dandy” translations and entries Dandy, Pinkel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Dandy, Pinkel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
