Klüngel
German
editEtymology
editFrom Late Middle High German klüngel, klungel, from earlier klüngelīn, klungelīn, from Old High German clungelīn, a diminutive form of clunga (“ball”), ultimately from the root of Kolben (“piston”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editKlüngel m (strong, genitive Klüngels, plural Klüngel)
- (derogatory) clique
- Synonyms: Seilschaft, Koterie
- (by extension) cronyism (favoritism to friends or relatives)
- Synonym: Vetternwirtschaft
- (botany) panicle, raceme
Declension
editDeclension of Klüngel [masculine, strong]