Topf

German

Etymology

From Middle High German topf, from (western) Old High German dupfen, duppen. Origin unknown. Probably related to English dop (“a cup in which a diamond is cut”) and Dutch dop (“a little cup, a thimble”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tɔpf/, [tɔpf], [tɔpɸ]
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Noun

Topf m (genitive Topfes or Topfs, plural Töpfe)

  1. pot (vessel used for cooking or storing food)

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Further reading

  • Topf in Duden online
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