German Word · Intermediate
Tomboy
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner
Pronunciation: /ˈtɔmbɔɪ̯/
Meaning
A girl who behaves in a typically boyish manner.
Example
Sie war ein richtiger Tomboy und musste auf jeden Baum klettern.
She was a real tomboy and had to climb any tree.
Practice tips
- Practice Tomboy out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this German word is for intermediate-level learners.