Brandmal

German

Etymology

From Brand +‎ Mal.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁantˌmaːl/

Noun

Brandmal n (strong, genitive Brandmals or (uncommon) Brandmales, plural Brandmale)

  1. (literally) brand (mark made by burning)
    Synonym: Brandzeichen
    Die Brandmale sind immer noch zu sehen. ― The brands can still be seen.
  2. (figuratively, higher register) stigma, brand

Declension

Declension of Brandmal [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Brandmal die Brandmale
genitive eines des Brandmals, Brandmales1 der Brandmale
dative einem dem Brandmal, Brandmale1,2 den Brandmalen
accusative ein das Brandmal die Brandmale

1Uncommon.
2Now rare, see notes.

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