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pansy

/ˈpæn.zi/

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noun

Stiefmütterchen

A cultivated flowering plant, derived by hybridization within species Viola tricolor.

Examples :

"My grandmother's garden has many beautiful pansies. "

Der Garten meiner Großmutter hat viele schöne Stiefmütterchen.

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noun

Veilchenblau

A deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

Examples :

"The artist used a pansy color in her painting of the wildflowers. "

Der Künstler verwendete Veilchenblau in ihrem Gemälde der Wildblumen.

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noun

Veilchenfalter

Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Junonia. Also called arguses.

Examples :

"The butterfly garden at school has several beautiful pansies. "

Der Schmetterlingsgarten in der Schule hat mehrere wunderschöne Veilchenfalter.

animal insect nature biology

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noun

Schwuchtel, Tunte

A male homosexual, especially one who is effeminate.

Examples :

"Example: "Some people unfairly called Mark a pansy because he enjoyed fashion and theater." "

Manche Leute nannten Mark zu Unrecht eine Schwuchtel, weil er Mode und Theater mochte.

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noun

Weichei, Memme

A timid, weak man or boy; a wuss.

Examples :

"He was considered a pansy by his classmates because he refused to participate in any sports. "

Er galt bei seinen Klassenkameraden als Weichei, weil er sich weigerte, an Sportarten teilzunehmen.

character person attitude negative

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verb

Herumtrödeln, faulenzen

(usually with "around" or "about") To mess about; to fail to get things done.

Examples :

""Instead of finishing his homework, Mark just pansied around online all evening." "

Anstatt seine Hausaufgaben zu erledigen, hat Mark den ganzen Abend nur online herumgetrödelt.

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adjective

Weichlich, schwach

Wimpy; spineless; feeble.

Examples :

"The new student was a bit pansy, always complaining about the slightest difficulties in class. "

Der neue Schüler war etwas weichlich und beschwerte sich ständig über die kleinsten Schwierigkeiten im Unterricht.

character attitude person

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adjective

Veilchenfarben

Of a deep purple colour, like that of the pansy.

Examples :

"The artist painted the twilight sky in pansy hues, blending deep purple with hints of rose. "

Der Künstler malte den Abendhimmel in veilchenfarbenen Tönen und vermischte tiefes Lila mit einem Hauch von Rosa.