Streichholz

German

Etymology

From streichen +‎ Holz.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çˌhɔlt͡s/
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  • Hyphenation: Streich‧holz

Noun

Streichholz n (strong, genitive Streichholzes, plural Streichhölzer, diminutive Streichhölzchen n or Streichhölzlein n)

  1. match (device to make fire)
    Synonym: Zündholz
    • 1984, Nena (lyrics and music), “99 Luftballons”, in 99 Luftballons:
      Neunundneunzig Kriegsminister / Streichholz und Benzinkanister
      Ninety-nine ministers of war / Match and petrol canisters

Declension
Declension of Streichholz [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Streichholz die Streichhölzer
genitive eines des Streichholzes der Streichhölzer
dative einem dem Streichholz, Streichholze1 den Streichhölzern
accusative ein das Streichholz die Streichhölzer

1Now rare, see notes.

Descendants
  • → Kashubian: sztrechólc

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