Hut ab

German

Etymology

Literally, “Hat off!”

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌhuːt ˈap/, /ˈhuːt ˌap/

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Interjection

Hut ab!

1. (idiomatic) hats off, chapeau (expression of admiration or appreciation)

   Synonyms: alle Achtung, Respekt, (dated) Chapeau

   Hut ab! Das hätte nicht jeder gemacht!

   Hats off! Not everybody would’ve done that!

2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Hut,‎ ab.

   Hut ab! Das ist eine Kirche!

   Hat off! This is a church!