Pantoffel
See also: pantoffel
German
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Etymology
From Middle High German pantoffel (late 15th century), from Middle French [Term?] (compare French pantoufle) and/or Italian pantofola.
Pronunciation
Noun
Pantoffel m (genitive Pantoffels, plural Pantoffeln or Pantoffel)
- slipper (indoor shoe)
Usage notes
- The normal plural is Pantoffeln, an irregular formation also found in the word Muskel.
- The regularized plural Pantoffel is occasionally met with.
Synonyms
- Babusche
- Finken
- Hauslatschen
- Hausschuh
- Latschen
- Schlapfen
- Schlappen
- Schlappschuh
- Schlarpe
- Pampusche
- Pantine
- Patschen
- Puschen
- Schlorre
- Schlurren
- Schluffen
- Schluppen
Derived terms
Related terms
See also
- Badeschuh
- Flipflop, Flip-Flop
- Fußbekleidung
- Sandale
- Sandalette
- Schuh
- Sommerschuh
- Stiefel
- Zehengreifer
Further reading
- “Pantoffel” in Duden online