Gockel
German
Etymology
Attested 16th century, but probably older. Perhaps from Proto-Germanic *kukkaz, though similar forms exist independently in many languages. Ultimately onomatopoeic.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɡɔkəl/
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -ɔkl̩
Noun
Gockel m (strong, genitive Gockels, plural Gockel)
- (informal, regional) cock, rooster
- Synonym: Hahn
- (figurative, more common) a man who is conceited, arrogant, and swank, often to the point of being ridiculous
Declension
Declension of Gockel [masculine, strong]
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Gockel | die | Gockel |
| genitive | eines | des | Gockels | der | Gockel |
| dative | einem | dem | Gockel | den | Gockeln |
| accusative | einen | den | Gockel | die | Gockel |