das Nesthäkchen
Translation
youngest child, baby of the family, runt of the litter
Examples
Als Nesthäkchen wurde sie immer verwöhnt.
As the youngest child, she was always spoiled.
Er ist das Nesthäkchen in unserer Gruppe.
He is the baby of our group.
Grammar Patterns
das Nesthäkchen the youngest child, the baby of the family As the youngest child, she was always spoiled.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Jüngste(r) (the youngest), Benjamin
Etymology
From 'Nest' (nest) + 'Häkchen' (little hook). The image is of a young bird that 'hooks' onto the nest and doesn't want to leave.
Memory Tips
Picture the last little bird clinging to its nest, the youngest and most cherished member of the family.