Klümpchen

German

Etymology

Klumpen +‎ -chen

Pronunciation

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Noun

Klümpchen n (strong, genitive Klümpchens, plural Klümpchen)

  1. diminutive of Klumpen: a small lump, blob, globule, nodule
  2. (regional, western Germany) a hard candy
    Synonym: Bonbon

Declension

Alternative forms

  • Klümpsken (Westphalia, colloquial, especially for “candy”)

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