German

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Etymology

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From Streichholz (match) +‎ -lein (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çˌhœlt͡s.laɪ̯n/

Noun

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Streichhölzlein n (strong, genitive Streichhölzleins, plural Streichhölzlein)

  1. diminutive of Streichholz

Declension

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