das Schneiderlein

the little tailor

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the little tailor The ending -lein is a diminutive, meaning “little.”
GE: Das Schneiderlein nähte ein schönes Hemd.
EN: The little tailor sewed a nice shirt.

Das Schneiderlein zog aus, und die hundert Reiter folgten ihm.

The little tailor set out, and the hundred horsemen followed him.

Nun sprang das Schneiderlein herab.

Then the little tailor jumped down.

Das Schneiderlein war bereit und folgte ihm.

The little tailor was ready and followed him.

Das Schneiderlein zog weiter, immer seiner spitzen Nase nach.

The little tailor went on, always following his nose.