Pantoffel

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German[edit]

German Wikipedia has an article on:
Wikipedia de
ein Paar Pantoffeln

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German pantoffel (late 15th century), from Middle French [Term?] (compare French pantoufle) and/or Italian pantofola.

Perfect cognate with Dutch pantoffel.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [panˈtɔfəl]
  • Audio(file)

Noun[edit]

Pantoffel m (mixed or strong, genitive Pantoffels, plural Pantoffeln or Pantoffel)

  1. slipper (indoor shoe)
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:Hausschuh

Usage notes[edit]

  • The normal plural is Pantoffeln, an irregular formation also found in the word Muskel.
  • The regularized plural Pantoffel is occasionally met with.

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Further reading[edit]

  • “Pantoffel” in Duden online
  • “Pantoffel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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