Dackel
German
editEtymology
editUpper German short form for now archaic Dachshund, from Dachs (“badger”) + Hund (“dog, hound”), from the use of the breed for hunting badgers. First attested in the 19th century, but perhaps older; see Teckel.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editDackel m (strong, genitive Dackels, plural Dackel)
- dachshund (sausage dog, wiener dog)
- (loosely) a similar-looking dog, e.g. a basset hound
Declension
editDeclension of Dackel [masculine, strong]