See also: schwank

German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German swanc. Doublet of Schwang.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃvaŋk/
  • Hyphenation: Schwank
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Noun

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Schwank m (strong, genitive Schwankes or Schwanks, plural Schwänke)

  1. drollery, prank
  2. short, funny tale

Declension

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