Clou
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See also: clou
German
[edit]Etymology
[edit]19th century, borrowed from French clou (“nail”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Clou m (strong, genitive Clous, plural Clous)
- (informal) the most important or most interesting part of something
- a special feature, trick, secret
- Synonyms: Besonderheit, das Besondere
- Der Clou an dem Gerät ist, dass es lernfähig ist.
- What sets this device apart is that it’s able to learn.
- point (of a story), (less often) punchline (of a joke)
- Synonym: Pointe
- Warte, der Clou kommt ja erst noch!
- Wait, I haven’t even got to the point yet!
- highlight
- a special feature, trick, secret
Declension
[edit]Declension of Clou [masculine, strong]
Further reading
[edit]- “Clou” in Duden online