Techtelmechtel
German
editEtymology
editFrom Austrian Dechtlmechtl. The word probably derives from Yiddish פֿאַרדעכטיק (fardekhtik, “hidden, secret”), from דאַך (dakh, “roof, covering”).
Pronunciation
editNoun
editTechtelmechtel n (strong, genitive Techtelmechtels, plural Techtelmechtel)
- a hanky-panky (love affair)
- Synonym: Affäre
Declension
editDeclension of Techtelmechtel [neuter, strong]
Further reading
edit- “Techtelmechtel” in Duden online