Fröschlein

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German vröschelīn, from Old High German froskilīn, froscilīn, equivalent to Frosch +‎ -lein. Compare English frogling.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈfʁøʃlaɪ̯n/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Frösch‧lein

Noun[edit]

Fröschlein n (strong, genitive Fröschleins, plural Fröschlein)

  1. Diminutive of Frosch (frog); froglet.
    Synonym: Fröschchen

Declension[edit]