German

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Etymology

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Rock (skirt) +‎ Zipfel (end, tail)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʁɔkˌt͡sɪp͡fl̩/

Noun

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Rockzipfel m (strong, genitive Rockzipfels, plural Rockzipfel)

  1. (figurative) apron string
    jemand am Rockzipfel hängento depend on someone

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