Schwanz
See also: Schwänz
German
Alternative forms
- Schw*nz (censored)
Etymology
From Middle High German swanz, from swanzen (“to swing”), derived from swanken, whence modern German schwanken (“to wobble”). Compare also Middle Low German swansen, swensen (“to skip, dance, strut, twirl”). Cognate of Yiddish שװאַנץ (shvants).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʃvan(t)s/, [ʃʋänt͡s]
- Rhymes: -ants
Audio (file)
Noun
Schwanz m (strong, genitive Schwanzes, plural Schwänze, diminutive Schwänzchen n)
Declension
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Derived terms
(tail):
- Fuchsschwanz
- Kuhschwanz
- Pferdeschwanz
- Schwalbenschwanz
- Seidenschwanz
- Vogelschwanz
- Schwanzmensch
(penis):
Related terms
- langschwänzig
- Leierschwanz
- neunschwänzige Katze
- schwänzeln
See also
- Schlange f
Hunsrik
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʃvant͡s/, /ʃvans/
Derived terms
- Katzeschwanz
Further reading
Luxembourgish
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ʃwɑnt͡s/
- Rhymes: -ɑnts
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