Schwanz

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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German swanz, from swanzen (to swing), derived from swanken, whence modern German schwanken (to wobble). Compare also Middle Low German swansen, swensen (to skip, dance, strut, twirl). Cognate of Yiddish שװאַנץ (shvants).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃvan(t)s/, [ʃʋänt͡s]
  • Rhymes: -ants
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Noun

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Schwanz m (strong, genitive Schwanzes, plural Schwänze, diminutive Schwänzchen n)

  1. a tail
  2. (informal, mildly vulgar) a cock, a dick, a penis
  3. (derogatory, of a man) a prick
    Was will der Schwanz von mir?
    What does this prick want from me?

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(tail):

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Further reading

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Hunsrik

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃvant͡s/, /ʃvans/

Noun

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Schwanz m (plural Schwenz, diminutive Schwenzje)

  1. tail

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Luxembourgish

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Noun

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Schwanz m (plural Schwänz)

  1. tail
  2. (colloquial) penis