German edit

Etymology edit

From Aal (eel) +‎ -chen (diminutive suffix). The sense “eelworm” (18th century) apparently after earlier Dutch aaltje.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈɛːl.çən/, [ˈʔɛːl-], [ˈʔeːl-], [-çən], [-çɪn], [-çn̩]
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Noun edit

Älchen n (strong, genitive Älchens, plural Älchen)

  1. (rare) Diminutive of Aal: little eel
  2. (biology) eelworm

Declension edit