See also: tafel

German edit

Etymology edit

From Middle High German tavel, tavele, from Old High German tavala, tabela, from Proto-West Germanic *tabulā.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈtaːfl̩/
  • (file)

Noun edit

Tafel f (genitive Tafel, plural Tafeln, diminutive Täfelchen n or Täfelein n)

  1. panel, board (e.g., wooden panel)
  2. table (raised dinner table or elevated long table, e.g., one at a banquet)
    Synonyms: Abendtafel, Festtafel
  3. slab, tablet
    Synonym: Steintafel
  4. plaque
  5. blackboard, chalkboard
    Synonyms: Schultafel, Wandtafel, Kreidetafel
  6. plate, sheet (of metal)
  7. bar (e.g. of chocolate) (clipping of Schokoladentafel.)
  8. food bank
  9. sign, notice, board, bulletin board (clipping of Anschlagtafel.)

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Descendants edit

  • Latvian: tāfele
  • Swedish: tavla

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