Hut ab

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German

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Etymology

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Literally, Hat off!.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌhuːt ˈap/, /ˈhuːt ˌap/
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Interjection

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Hut ab!

  1. (idiomatic) hats off, chapeau (expression of admiration or appreciation)
    Synonyms: alle Achtung, Respekt, (dated) Chapeau
    Hut ab! Das hätte nicht jeder gemacht!
    Hats off! Not everybody would’ve done that!
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Hut,‎ ab.
    Hut ab! Das ist eine Kirche!
    Hat off! This is a church!