baby tears

• Umgangssprachlicher Begriff für eine Sukkulente mit kleinen, perlenartigen Blättern (z. B. Sedum album oder ähnliche Arten); im übertragenen Sinne auch für triviale oder übertriebene Beschwerden verwendet.

A colloquial term for a type of succulent plant (Sedum album or similar species) with small, bead-like leaves, or figuratively used to describe trivial or exaggerated complaints.

1. A type of plantB1formal

   A common name for a low-growing, moss-like plant (Soleirolia soleirolii) often used as ground cover in gardens or as a houseplant.

   Soleirolia soleirolii

   • She planted baby tears around the base of the bonsai tree.
   • The baby tears in the terrarium need constant moisture.
   • Baby tears form a dense, soft green carpet in shady areas.

2. Exaggerated sadnessB2slangamerican

   A humorous or informal term for minor or trivial complaints or expressions of sadness, often used sarcastically.

   Krokodilstränen

   • Oh, you have to work late? Let me get a tissue for your baby tears.
   • He was crying baby tears over a small scratch on his car.
   • Stop with the baby tears; it's not that serious.