das Bächlein
Translation
brooklet, rill, small stream
Examples
Ein klares Bächlein fließt durch den Wald.
A clear brooklet flows through the forest.
Die Kinder spielen am Bächlein.
The children are playing by the brooklet.
Grammar Patterns
das Bächlein brooklet A clear brooklet flows through the forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Rinnsal; Antonyms: Strom (major river), Fluss (river)
Etymology
From 'Bach' (brook) + the diminutive suffix '-lein' (little). Literally 'little brook'.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-lein' in German makes things small and cute. Picture a tiny, babbling brook.