Clou

See also: clou

German

Etymology

19th century, borrowed from French clou (“nail”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kluː/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -uː

Noun

Clou m (strong, genitive Clous, plural Clous)

  1. (informal) the most important or most interesting part of something
    1. a special feature, trick, secret
      Synonyms: Besonderheit, das Besondere
      Der Clou an dem Gerät ist, dass es lernfähig ist.
      What sets this device apart is that it’s able to learn.
    2. point (of a story), (less often) punchline (of a joke)
      Synonym: Pointe
      Warte, der Clou kommt ja erst noch!
      Wait, I haven’t even got to the point yet!
    3. highlight
      Synonyms: Höhepunkt, Knüller
      Die Tanzeinlage war der Clou des Abends!
      The dance performance was the highlight of the evening!

Declension

Declension of Clou [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Clou die Clous
genitive eines des Clous der Clous
dative einem dem Clou den Clous
accusative einen den Clou die Clous

Further reading

  • “Clou” in Duden online
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