Brösel

See also: brösel

German

Etymology

Old diminutive of Brosame.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbʁøːzəl/

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Noun

Brösel m or n (genitive Brösels, plural Brösel, diminutive Bröselchen or Brösmeli n)

1. (regional, chiefly southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland) crumb

Usage notes

• The noun is masculine in standard German, but is often treated as neuter in those regions where it is commonly used.

Synonyms

• Krümel

Derived terms

• bröselig
• bröseln
• Semmelbrösel

Proper noun

Brösel n (proper noun, strong, genitive Brösels)

1. Brzice, Czechia

Further reading

• “Brösel” in Duden online