English–German

“cheeky” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/frɛç/

Example

Du bist ein frecher Junge.

You are a cheeky boy.

Illustration for frech (cheeky)

How to say “cheeky” in German

“Cheeky” in German is frech.

A playful boundary-pusher who acts boldly enough to seem cheeky or rude.

Full entry for frech: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with frech

Sie gab ihm eine freche Antwort.

She gave him a cheeky answer.

Tips for using frech

  • Frech can sound affectionate for a child but insulting toward an adult, so the relationship and context strongly affect its tone.

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