German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈmasl̩]
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  • Hyphenation: Mas‧sel

Etymology 1

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Borrowed from Yiddish מזל (mazel, luck, destiny), from medieval Hebrew מַזָּל (mazzāl). Related to vermasseln.

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Noun

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Massel m or n (strong, genitive Massels, no plural)

  1. (colloquial, dated) undeserved, unexpected luck
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Etymology 2

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Borrowed from Italian massello (ingot).

Noun

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Massel f (genitive Massel, plural Masseln)

  1. cast block of metal
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