Elchtest

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Elch +‎ Test, coined by the German press in 1997 after a Mercedes-Benz had overturned at 60 km/h (less than 40 mph) during the Swedish standard test simulating an evasive maneuver. The obstacle was then identified as an elk as a Swedish stereotype, typically of tabloid humour.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Elchtest m (strong, genitive Elchtests, plural Elchtests)

  1. moose test, elk test

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