Mottek

German

Etymology

From Polish młotek, introduced by Polish-speaking immigrants during the industrialisation of the Ruhrgebiet.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔtɛk/

Noun

Mottek m (genitive Motteks, plural Motteks)

  1. (colloquial, regional, Ruhrgebiet) hammer

Usage notes

  • The word was part of Ruhrgebiet miners’ slang. It is now somewhat dated in actual use, but is still sometimes used as a shibboleth for the Ruhrgebiet dialect.

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