Halma

See also: halma

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ἅλμα (hálma, “jump”).

Proper noun

Halma

  1. (games) A strategic board game played with counters on a board of 16×16 squares.

Further reading

Etymology 2

Proper noun

Halma

  1. A city in Minnesota.

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Anagrams

German

Etymology

From English halma.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhalma/
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Noun

Halma n (strong, genitive Halmas, no plural)

  1. halma (board game)
    Synonym: quadratisches Halma
  2. Chinese checkers (board game)
    Synonym: Sternhalma

Usage notes

  • Chinese checkers is more widely known in Germany than the original halma.

Declension

Declension of Halma [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Halma
genitive eines des Halmas
dative einem dem Halma
accusative ein das Halma

Derived terms

Further reading

  • “Halma” in Duden online
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