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
Composed of 'Nest' (nest) and 'Häkchen' (little hook). It evokes the image of a baby bird 'hooked' to its nest, reluctant to leave.
Memory Tips
Imagine the last chick in a nest, clinging on. This represents the youngest child, often pampered.