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Atze
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ätze
German
Etymology
Attested since the end of the 18th century and originally probably from the Netherlands. While most likely a diminutive, it is de unknown which given name Atze has developed out of; it likely emerged in different dialects independently. Candidates include de Andreas, de Artur and de Matthias (whence de Matze). The similar sounding diminutive de Azo developed from de Aldelbertus with de Azzo being attested since 1259 in the Lake Constance region.
Alternatively, a back-formation from de atzen.
Pronunciation
de /ˈat͡sə/
de De-Atze.ogg <<Germany>> (<<Berlin>>)
de atsə 2
Proper noun
m
de male
Noun
f:m[rare].weak de slang
de regional Berlin big brother
de Keule<q:small brother>
de hip-hop _ slang mate, buddy, dog
de Bruder Kumpel
de sometimes derogatory chav
Declension
f:m[rare].weak
Further reading
de