Dackel
German
Etymology
Upper German short form for now archaic Dachshund, from Dachs (“badger”) + Hund (“dog, hound”), from the use of the breed for hunting badgers. First attested in the 19th century, but perhaps older; see Teckel.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈdakəl/
Audio (file)
Noun
Dackel m (genitive Dackels, plural Dackel)
- dachshund (sausage dog, wiener dog)
- (loosely) a similar-looking dog, e.g. a basset hound
Declension
Derived terms
- dackeln
- Wackeldackel
Further reading
- Dackel in Duden online
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