Tatze

German

Etymology

From Middle High German tatze, of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to tappen (“to pad, walk softly”). Or, a children's slang/imitative word (lautmalend).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtat͡sə/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
  • Rhymes: -atsə

Noun

Tatze f (genitive Tatze, plural Tatzen)

  1. paw of larger animals, especially bears
    Synonym: Pranke

Declension

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

Descendants

  • →? Swedish: tass
    • → Finnish: tassu

Further reading

  • “Tatze” in Duden online
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