Fleck

See also: fleck, fléck, and Fléck

English

Proper noun

Fleck

  1. A surname​.

German

Etymology

From Middle High German vlëc, from Old High German flec, flek, from Proto-Germanic *flekka- (“spot, mark”). Cognate with English fleck.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /flɛk/
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Noun

Fleck m (genitive Flecks, plural Flecke or Flecken, diminutive Fleckchen n)

  1. fleck, blot, smear, spot
  2. corner (part or region)
  3. stain

Usage notes

Flecken is originally the plural of another singular (der) Flecken, but is commonly used as a plural for Fleck as well.

Hyponyms

Derived terms

Proper noun

Fleck m, f (genitive Flecks)

  1. A surname​.

Further reading

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German vlec, from Old High German flec. Cognate with German Fleck, Dutch vlek, English fleck, Swedish fläck.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /flæk/
  • Rhymes: -æk

Noun

Fleck m (plural Flecken)

  1. spot, stain
  2. patch, spot, area
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