Köter

See also: koter, Koter, and kōter

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Low German Köter, from Middle Low German kȫter. Standard use since the 18th century. Further origin uncertain. Perhaps imitative of panting.[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkøːtər/, [ˈkʰøː.tɐ]
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Noun

Köter m (strong, genitive Köters, plural Köter)

  1. (derogatory) dog, pooch
    Synonym: Töle

Usage notes

  • The pejorative nature of the word depends somewhat on the context. While quite derogatory for a pet dog, it is much less so for a farm dog or watchdog.

Declension

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

Derived terms

  • Straßenköter
  • Bauernköter

References

  1. ^ “Köter” in Duden online

Further reading

  • “Köter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • “Köter” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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