See also: winkel

Dutch

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Etymology

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  • (Noord-Holland) First attested as winckele in 1298. Derived from Middle Dutch winkel (corner, enclosed piece of land).
  • (Noord-Brabant) Derived from winkel (enclosed piece of land, corner).

The surname derives from one of the senses of winkel or from one of several toponyms.

Pronunciation

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Proper noun

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Winkel

  1. A village and former municipality of Hollands Kroon, Noord-Holland, Netherlands.
  2. A hamlet in Cranendonck, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands.
  3. a surname

Derived terms

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References

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  • van Berkel, Gerard, Samplonius, Kees (2018) “winkel”, in Nederlandse plaatsnamen verklaard[1] (in Dutch), Mijnbestseller.nl, →ISBN

German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German winkel, from Old High German winkil, from Proto-Germanic *winkilaz (angle, corner), from Proto-Indo-European *weng- (to bend, bow, arch, curve). Compare Dutch winkel, Old English wincel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈvɪŋkl̩], [ˈvɪŋkəl]
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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Winkel m (strong, genitive Winkels, plural Winkel)

  1. (geometry) angle (measure, figure)
  2. corner, nook
  3. chevron

Declension

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Hyponyms

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Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Polish: winkiel

Further reading

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  • Winkel” in Duden online
  • Winkel” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Pennsylvania German

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Etymology

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Compare German Winkel, Dutch winkel.

Noun

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Winkel m (plural Winkel)

  1. square
  2. angle
  3. corner
  4. gusset