Tacke

German

Alternative forms

  • Dacke (alternative spelling)

Etymology

From Middle High German tacke, from Old High German tacha. Compare Bavarian Tackn, Dackn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtakɛ/, [ˈd̥ɑɡ̥ːɛ]
  • Hyphenation: Ta‧cke

Noun

Tacke f (genitive Tacke, plural Tacken, diminutive Tackerl n)

  1. (Austria, dated) mat (a flat piece of coarse material used for wiping one’s feet, or as a decorative or protective floor covering)
    Synonym: Matte
  2. (Austria, dated) doormat
    Synonyms: Fußabstreifer, Fußmatte, Türmatte

Declension

Further reading

  • Tacke” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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