Prunk

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Low German and Middle Low German prunk, probably related to the root of prangen (“to show off”).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): [pʁʊŋk]
  • Audio(file)
  • Hyphenation: Prunk

Noun[edit]

Prunk m (strong, genitive Prunkes or Prunks, no plural)

  1. magnificence, luxury, splendor

Declension[edit]

Declension of Prunk [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein der Prunk
genitive eines des Prunkes, Prunks
dative einem dem Prunk, Prunke1
accusative einen den Prunk

1Now rare, see notes.

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Further reading[edit]

  • “Prunk” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Prunk” in Uni Leipzig: Wortschatz-Lexikon
  • “Prunk” in Duden online
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