Karussell

German

Etymology

Borrowed from French carrousel.

Pronunciation

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Noun

Karussell n (strong, genitive Karusselles or Karussells, plural Karusselle or Karussells)

  1. (Amusement ride) carousel (US), merry-go-round (UK)
    Synonyms: (Austria) Ringelbahn, (Austria) Ringelspiel, (Switzerland) Rösslibahn, (Switzerland) Rösslispiel, (Southern Germany, Switzerland) Reitschule, (dated) Ringelreiten
  2. (Piece of playground equipment) merry-go-round (US), roundabout (UK)
    Synonyms: Sitzkarussell, Stehkarussell, Drehscheibe, Drehteller

Declension

Declension of Karussell [neuter, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Karussell die Karusselle, Karussells
genitive eines des Karusselles, Karussells der Karusselle, Karussells
dative einem dem Karussell, Karusselle1 den Karussellen, Karussells
accusative ein das Karussell die Karusselle, Karussells

1Now rare, see notes.

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