Elchtest
German
editEtymology
editFrom Elch + Test, coined by the German press in 1997 after a Mercedes-Benz had overturned at 60 km/h (less than 40 mph) during the Swedish standard test simulating an evasive maneuver. The obstacle was then identified as an elk as a Swedish stereotype, typically of tabloid humour.
Pronunciation
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Noun
editElchtest m (strong, genitive Elchtests, plural Elchtests)
Declension
editDeclension of Elchtest [masculine, strong]
Further reading
edit- “Elchtest” in Duden online