Grashüpfer
German
Etymology
From Gras (“grass”) + Hüpfer (“hopper”). A chiefly northern word, partly from Middle Low German grashüppel (and variants). Not attested in continental West Germanic before the 16th century, but considering Old English gærshoppa perhaps older. Compare the similar motivation in German Heuschrecke.
Pronunciation
Noun
Grashüpfer m (genitive Grashüpfers, plural Grashüpfer)
- (informal) grasshopper
- Synonym: Heuschrecke
Declension
Further reading
- “Grashüpfer” in Duden online