Schwanz
See also: Schwänz
German
Etymology
From Middle High German swanz, from swanzen (“to swing”), derived from swanken, whence modern German schwanken (“to wobble”). Compare also Middle Low German swansen, swensen (“to skip, dance, strut, twirl”). Cognate of Yiddish שװאַנץ (shvants).
Pronunciation
Noun
Schwanz m (genitive Schwanzes, plural Schwänze, diminutive Schwänzchen n)
- A tail.
- (informal, mildly vulgar) a cock, a penis.
- (derogatory, of a person) A prick.
- Was will der Schwanz von mir?
- What does this prick want from me?
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See also
- Schlange f
Further reading
- “Schwanz” in Duden online
Hunsrik
Pronunciation
Noun
Schwanz m (plural Schwenz, diminutive Schwenzje)
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Luxembourgish
Pronunciation
Noun
Schwanz m (plural Schwänz)
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