Brandmal

Brandmal

German

Etymology

    From Brand +‎ Mal.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈbʁantˌmaːl/
    • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

    Noun

    Brandmal n (strong, genitive Brandmals or (uncommon) Brandmales, plural Brandmale)

    1. (literally) brand (mark made by burning)
      Synonym: Brandzeichen
      Die Brandmale sind immer noch zu sehen. ― The brands can still be seen.
    2. (figuratively, higher register) stigma, brand

    Declension

    Declension of Brandmal [neuter, strong]
    singular plural
    indef. def. noun def. noun
    nominative ein das Brandmal die Brandmale
    genitive eines des Brandmals, Brandmales1 der Brandmale
    dative einem dem Brandmal, Brandmale1,2 den Brandmalen
    accusative ein das Brandmal die Brandmale

    1Uncommon.
    2Now rare, see notes.

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