Brockenhaus

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Brocken (fragment) +‎ Haus (house), after John 6:12: Sammelt die übrig gebliebenen Brocken, dass nichts verloren geht. (Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁɔkn̩ˌhaʊ̯s/

Noun[edit]

Brockenhaus n (strong, genitive Brockenhauses, plural Brockenhäuser)

  1. (Switzerland) thrift store; charity shop
    Synonym: (colloquial) Brocki

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