Atze

See also: ätze

German

Etymology

Attested since the end of the 18th century and originally probably from the Netherlands. While most likely a diminutive, it is unknown which given name Atze has developed out of; it likely emerged in different dialects independently. Candidates include Andreas, Artur and Matthias (whence Matze). The similar sounding diminutive Azo developed from Aldelbertus with Azzo being attested since 1259 in the Lake Constance region.

Alternatively, a back-formation from atzen.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈat͡sə/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -atsə

Proper noun

Atze m (proper noun, strong, genitive Atzes)

  1. a male given name

Noun

Atze f or (rare) m (weak, genitive Atze or Atzen, plural Atzen) (slang)

  1. (regional, Berlin) big brother
    Coordinate term: (small brother) Keule
  2. (hip-hop slang) mate, buddy, dog
    Synonyms: Bruder, Kumpel
  3. (sometimes derogatory) chav

Declension

Declension of Atze [feminine // masculine (rare), weak]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine, ein die, der Atze die Atzen
genitive einer, eines der, des Atze, Atzen der Atzen
dative einer, einem der, dem Atzen den Atzen
accusative eine, einen die, den Atze, Atzen die Atzen

Further reading

  • Atze on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de
  • “Atze” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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