No. 10,159 in German
petz
"Petz" is a colloquial German term for a "snitch" or "tattletale."
In a sentence
Der kleine Petz kletterte auf den Baum.
The little bear climbed the tree.
In this sentence, "Petz" is used as a colloquial term or nickname for a bear, illustrating its application in storytelling or informal contexts.
Ach, sei kein Petz, und verrate nicht mein Geheimnis.
Oh, don't be a tattletale, and don't reveal my secret.
Here, "Petz" is employed in a colloquial manner to denote someone who tells on others, akin to a tattletale, showcasing its usage in conversations involving cheek or blame.
Einmal war Petz traurig, weil niemand mit ihm spielte.
One time, Petz was sad because no one played with him.
In this example, "Petz" is used as a personification or name for a bear character, serving as a narrative device in storytelling.
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