Schnorchel

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English

Etymology

From German Schnorchel.

Noun

Schnorchel

  1. submarine snorkel, snort

German

Etymology

Early 20th century, deverbal from Low German schnorgeln, snörgeln (“to snore, snuffle”, attested 19th century). So called because of the stertorous sound. Related to schnarchen (“to snore”). Doublet of obsolete Schnörchel (“a certain disease of pigeons”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃnɔʁçəl/, , , , (southern also)
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Noun

Schnorchel m (strong, genitive Schnorchels, plural Schnorchel)

  1. snorkel (underwater breathing tube)
  2. submarine snorkel, snort

Declension

Declension of Schnorchel
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Schnorchel die Schnorchel
genitive eines des Schnorchels der Schnorchel
dative einem dem Schnorchel den Schnorcheln
accusative einen den Schnorchel die Schnorchel

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