blatte

French

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Noun

blatte f. (plural blattes)

1. cockroach

Synonyms

• cafard m.
• cancrelat m.
• coquerelle f. (Quebec)

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Italian

Noun

blatte f.

1. Plural form of blatta.

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Swedish

Pronunciation

['blàt:ɛ]

Etymology

The word probably originated from the latin languages meaning “cockroach”. The term “blatte” has taken on pejorative qualities as it implies not only darkness of skin, but a general lack of intelligence and sophistication. The word is, however, now widely accepted as a term for people living in an Northern European country that are not of (Northern/Central) European descent.

Noun

blatte c.

1. an often derogatory term for a person living in a Northern European country who is not of European descent.

Declension

Declension of blatte

	singular		plural
Common	indefinite	definite	indefinite	definite
nominative	blatte	blatten	blattar	blattarna
genitive	blattes	blattens	blattars	blattarnas

Usage notes

• Often considered derogatory.

Antonyms

• svenne