Caprice

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See also: caprice

English

Proper noun

Caprice

  1. A female given name.

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from French caprice.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kaˈpʁiːsə/, /kaˈpʁis/
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  • Hyphenation: Ca‧pri‧ce
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Noun

Caprice f (genitive Caprice, plural Capricen)

  1. (higher register) caprice (an impulsive, seemingly unmotivated action, change of mind, or notion)
    Synonym: Laune
  2. (music) capriccio
    Synonym: Capriccio

Usage notes

  • The spelling Caprice has been an optional spelling since 2011.

Declension

Declension of Caprice
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Caprice die Capricen
genitive einer der Caprice der Capricen
dative einer der Caprice den Capricen
accusative eine die Caprice die Capricen

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