Zünglein

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Zunge (tongue) +‎ -lein

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡sʏŋlaɪ̯n/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Zünglein n (strong, genitive Züngleins, plural Zünglein)

  1. diminutive of Zunge
  2. (dated) needle, pointer (of a balance scale)
    Synonym: Zeiger

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Further reading[edit]

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