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Pantoffel

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See also: pantoffel

German

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German Wikipedia has an article on:
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ein Paar Pantoffeln

Etymology

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From Middle High German pantoffel (late 15th century), from Middle French [Term?] (compare French pantoufle) and/or Italian pantofola.

Perfect cognate with Dutch pantoffel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [panˈtɔfəl]
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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Pantoffel m (mixed or strong, genitive Pantoffels, plural Pantoffeln or Pantoffel)

  1. slipper (indoor shoe)
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:Hausschuh

Usage notes

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  • The normal plural is Pantoffeln, an irregular formation also found in the word Muskel.
  • The regularized plural Pantoffel is occasionally met with.

Derived terms

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Pantoffel” in Duden online
  • Pantoffel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache