German

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Etymology

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Intensification of Middle High German dôz (sound, noise, din), ultimately derived from Middle High German diuzen, compare German tosen (to roar, rage) and Old English þys (tempest, storm).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈtøːzə/
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  • Hyphenation: Ge‧tö‧se

Noun

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Getöse n (strong, genitive Getöses, no plural)

  1. din, racket (especially if from a weather phenomenon)

Declension

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Further reading

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