No. 8,413 in German
kasper
"Kasper" refers to a clownish, foolish person or a puppet character, often used in traditional German puppet theater.
In a sentence
Er verhält sich wie ein Kasper, wenn er Aufmerksamkeit sucht.
He acts like a clown when seeking attention.
Here, 'Kasper' is used in the context of someone behaving humorously or foolishly to entertain or draw attention.
Der Kasper im Puppentheater erzählte eine lustige Geschichte.
The puppet clown in the puppet theater told a funny story.
In this sentence, 'Kasper' refers to a traditional puppet character known for comedic acts, often part of puppet theater performances.
Du solltest nicht wie ein Kasper handeln, wenn du ernst genommen werden willst.
You shouldn't act like a clown if you want to be taken seriously.
This usage of 'Kasper' metaphorically refers to someone acting in a foolish or nonsensical manner.
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