Köter

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See also: koter, Koter, and kōter

German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Low German Köter, from Middle Low German kȫter. Standard use since the 18th century. Further origin uncertain. Perhaps imitative of panting.[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈkøːtər/, [ˈkøː.tɐ]
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Noun[edit]

Köter m (strong, genitive Köters, plural Köter)

  1. (derogatory) dog, pooch
    Synonym: Töle

Usage notes[edit]

  • The pejorative nature of the word depends somewhat on the context. While quite derogatory for a pet dog, it is much less so for a farm dog or watchdog.

Declension[edit]

Declension of Köter [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Köter die Köter
genitive eines des Köters der Köter
dative einem dem Köter den Kötern
accusative einen den Köter die Köter

Derived terms[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Köter” in Duden online

Further reading[edit]

  • “Köter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Köter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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