quatschen

German

Etymology

Uncertain. An onomatopoeic origin (similar to klatschen or patschen) has been suggested, or a derivation from Middle High German quāt (“bad, evil”), from Old High German quat (“mud, dirt”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkvatʃn̩/, /ˈkvatʃən/

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Verb

1. (colloquial, derogatory) to talk nonsense
2. (colloquial) to chatter, babble

Derived terms

• Quatsch

Further reading

• “quatschen” in Duden online