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See also: koter, Koter, and kōter

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Low German Köter, from Middle Low German kȫter. Standard use since the 18th century. Further origin uncertain. Perhaps imitative of panting.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkøːtər/,
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Noun

Köter m (strong, genitive Köters, plural Köter)

  1. (derogatory) dog, pooch
    Synonym: Töle

Usage notes

  • The pejorative nature of the word depends somewhat on the context. While quite derogatory for a pet dog, it is much less so for a farm dog or watchdog.

Declension

Derived terms

References

  1. ^ Köter” in Duden online

Further reading

  • Köter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Köter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache