Schlemiel Meaning in English
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释义
A 'schlemiel' is a person who is always clumsy or unlucky, often making mistakes or causing accidents.
用法与细微差别
'Schlemiel' is informal and from Yiddish, common in American English, especially in Jewish communities. It usually refers to someone who is well-meaning but accident-prone. Often used humorously or affectionately; can be confused with 'schlimazel' (an unlucky person), though 'schlemiel' is more about clumsiness.
例句
He is such a schlemiel; he always drops his food.
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Nobody trusts the schlemiel with important tasks.
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The schlemiel tripped on his own shoelaces again.
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I felt like a total schlemiel when I spilled coffee on my boss.
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Don’t be such a schlemiel—pay attention to where you’re going!
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My cousin's a lovable schlemiel—everyone just laughs when he makes a mess.
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