Kordel

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French cordelle, diminutive of corde (“rope”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈkɔʁdl̩/
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Noun

Kordel f (genitive Kordel, plural Kordeln)

  1. cord (length of twisted strands)
  2. (regional) twine
    Synonym: Bindfaden
  3. (Austria) cord (decorative cord for dresses or as a barrier in museums)
    Synonym: Schnur

Declension
Declension of Kordel [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Kordel die Kordeln
genitive einer der Kordel der Kordeln
dative einer der Kordel den Kordeln
accusative eine die Kordel die Kordeln

Further reading
  • “Kordel” in Duden online
  • “Kordel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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