Påtschn

Bavarian

Etymology

Perhaps from påtschn (“to scuffle, to walk with a shuffling gait”), verbalization of onomatopoetic påtsch.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈb̥ɔˑd̥ʃn̩/

Noun

Påtschn m (plural Påtschn, diminutive Patscherl)

1. slipper (shoe intended for indoor use)
2. (Austria, Vienna) flat tyre

Usage notes

Påtschn denote slippers with a closed heel, while slippers with an open heel and/or open toe slippers are called Schlapfn.

Derived terms

• de Påtschn beidln