Spott

See also: spott

German

Etymology

From Middle High German spot, from Old High German spot.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃpɔt/, [ʃpɔtʰ]
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Noun

Spott m (strong, genitive Spottes, no plural)

  1. mockery, ridicule, derision, scorn
    Der Vorschlag des Präsidenten erntete Spott der Kritiker.
    The President's suggestion was scorned by critics.

Declension
Declension of Spott [sg-only, masculine, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein der Spott
genitive eines des Spottes
dative einem dem Spott, Spotte1
accusative einen den Spott

1Now rare, see notes.

Derived terms

Further reading

Hunsrik

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃpot/

Noun

Spott m

  1. mockery

Further reading

Plautdietsch

Noun

Spott m (plural Spetta)

  1. mockery, scorn, derision
  2. sarcasm
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