Atze
See also: ätze
German edit
Etymology edit
Attested since the end of the 18th century and originally probably from the Netherlands. While most likely a diminutive, it is unknown which given name Atze has developed out of; it likely emerged in different dialects independently. Candidates include Andreas, Artur and Matthias (whence Matze). The similar sounding diminutive Azo developed from Aldelbertus with Azzo being attested since 1259 in the Lake Constance region.
Alternatively, a back-formation from atzen.
Pronunciation edit
Proper noun edit
Atze m (proper noun, strong, genitive Atzes)
- a male given name
Noun edit
Atze f or (rare) m (weak, genitive Atze or Atzen, plural Atzen)
- (slang, Berlin regiolect) big brother
- Coordinate term: (small brother) Keule
- (slang, Hip-Hop jargon) mate, buddy, dog
Declension edit
Declension of Atze [feminine // masculine (rare), weak]
Further reading edit
- Atze on the German Wikipedia.Wikipedia de
- “Atze” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache