Håmsterradl

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Bavarian

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Etymology

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Håmster +‎ Radl.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhɔmsd̥ɐˌrɑːd̥l̩/
  • IPA(key): /ˈhɒ̃msd̥ɐˌrɑːd̥l̩/ (East Central, Vienna)
  • Hyphenation: Håms‧ter‧radl

Noun

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Håmsterradl n (plural Håmsterradln)

  1. (literal) hamster wheel (circular cage for a small rodent, which rotates vertically as the animal runs at the bottom)
  2. (figurative) hamster wheel, rat race (situation of hectic, repetitive activity conducted under pressure and with little sense of fulfilment or progress)