Smalltalk

See also: smalltalk, small talk, small-talk, and Small Talk

English

Proper noun

Smalltalk

1. (computer languages) An object-oriented, dynamically-typed, reflective programming language.

German

Alternative forms

• Small Talk

Etymology

Borrowed from English small talk.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsmɔːlˌtɔːk/, /ˈsmɔlˌtoːk/

• Audio

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Noun

Smalltalk m or (rare) n (strong, genitive Smalltalks, plural Smalltalks)

1. small talk

   Synonym: Plauderei

2. a conversation involving small talk

   Synonym: Plauderei

Usage notes

• Generally masculine; the neuter is very rare.

Declension

Declension of Smalltalk [masculine // neuter (rare), strong]

	singular			plural
	indef.	def.	noun	def.	noun
nominative	ein	der, das	Smalltalk	die	Smalltalks
genitive	eines	des	Smalltalks	der	Smalltalks
dative	einem	dem	Smalltalk	den	Smalltalks
accusative	einen, ein	den, das	Smalltalk	die	Smalltalks

Further reading

• “Smalltalk” in Duden online
• “Smalltalk” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache