Pimmel
/ˈpɪməl/masculine
The English phrase 'willy' translates to German as Pimmel. Wiktionary also lists Schniedel and Pullermann.
Meaning: The penis (noun)
Ways to say it
| German | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pimmel | /ˈpɪməl/ | masculine |
| Schniedel | masculine | |
| Pullermann | masculine |
All three German terms are nouns used to refer to the penis.
Which one should you use?
While Pimmel and Schniedel are both colloquial terms, Pullermann is specifically a childish term used when speaking to or about children.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Pimmel and Schniedel are colloquial words used in informal settings. Pullermann is a childish term.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Pullermann is a term used in specific German regions.
How does it change in a sentence?
The nouns Pimmel, Schniedel and Pullermann are all masculine and take the article der.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of Pimmel is /ˈpɪməl/.
Did you know?
Examples in context
- Hallo Willy! Hast du Lust, heute ins Kino zu gehen?Hello Willy! Would you like to go to the cinema today?
- Der kleine Pimmel tut weh.The little penis hurts.
- Das ist nur ein kleiner Pimmel.That is just a small penis.
- Er hat einen Pimmel.He has a penis.
Example conversation
Lukas and Laura are talking about a funny cartoon.
- LukasSchau dir den Pimmel in dem Comic an!Look at the penis in that comic!
- LauraDer ist ja total lächerlich gezeichnet.It is drawn totally ridiculously.
- LukasDer Pimmel sieht aus wie eine Banane.The penis looks like a banana.
- LauraDu bist echt ein Kind, Lukas.You are really a kid, Lukas.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “willy” translations and entries Pimmel, Schniedel, Pullermann, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Pimmel, Pullermann, CC BY-SA 4.0.
