Herzbube

German

Alternative forms

  • Herz-Bube

Etymology

Herz (hearts) + Bube (jack, knave).

Pronunciation

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Noun

Herzbube m (weak, genitive Herzbuben, plural Herzbuben)

  1. jack of hearts, knave of hearts (playing card)
    Synonym: Herz-Bauer
    Antonyms: Herzkönig, Herzdame, Herzzehn; Kreuzbube, Pikbube, Karobube

Declension

Further reading

  • Herzbube” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Herzbube” in Duden online
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