Bügel

See also: bügel and bugel

German

Etymology

From Middle High German bügele, related to biegen (to bend, bow).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbyːɡl̩/, /ˈbyːɡəl/
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  • Hyphenation: Bü‧gel

Noun

Bügel m (strong, genitive Bügels, plural Bügel)

  1. bow
  2. handle, hanger
  3. stirrup
  4. iron (for ironing)

Declension

References

  • Kluge, Friedrich, Etymologisches Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache, 24 durchgesehene, Berlin, Walter de Gruyter, 2002., p. 63

Further reading

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