Griffel

See also: griffel

German

Etymology

From Middle High German griffel, from Old High German griffil. By surface analysis, Griff +‎ -el.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡʁɪfl̩/
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Noun

Griffel m (strong, genitive Griffels, plural Griffel)

  1. stylus, pen, slate pencil (an antiquated writing tool, used in ancient times, prior to the appearance of blackboards)
  2. (botany) style
    Synonym: (more formal; scientific) Stylus
  3. (colloquial, usually in the plural) finger, mitt
    Nimm deine Griffel weg von meinem Kirschkuchen! ― Don't touch my cherry pie with your fingers!

Declension

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

Further reading

  • “Griffel” in Duden online
  • “Griffel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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