Zacke

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German

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Etymology

From Middle High German zacke, from Old High German *zacho, from Proto-Germanic *takkô (spike, prickle). Cognate with Dutch tak (branch), English tack.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtsakə/
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Noun

Zacke f (genitive Zacke, plural Zacken)

  1. jag, pointed edge

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Further reading

  • Zacke” in Duden online
  • Zacke” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

From Middle High German zacke, from Old High German *zacho, from Proto-Germanic *takkô (spike, prickle). Cognate with Dutch tak (branch), English tack.

Noun

Zacke m (plural Zacke)

  1. prong, projection
  2. branch
  3. fruit spur
  4. tooth, tine
  5. scallop-edge