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Mottek
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German
Etymology
de pl młotek, introduced by Polish-speaking immigrants during the industrialisation of the Ruhrgebiet.
Pronunciation
de /ˈmɔtɛk/
Noun
m,,s
de colloquial Ruhr Area de Hammer hammer
de Ker, wat stehsse da doof zu kucken! Geh ma’ lieber und bring mich den großen Mottek! Man, for what are you standing there watching like an idiot! Better go and bring me the big hammer!
Usage notes
The word was part of Ruhrgebiet miners’ slang. It is now somewhat dated in actual use, but is still considered a shibboleth for the Ruhrgebiet regiolect.
Declension
m,,s
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