Theke

German

Etymology

Originally “cupboard, safe for the cash box”. From Low Franconian and West Central German dialects (attested early 16th century), probably through Middle Dutch teke (compare dated modern Dutch teek), from Latin thēca, from Ancient Greek θήκη (thḗkē). The word was introduced into modern standard German in the 19th century and remains more common in western Germany than elsewhere.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈteːkə/
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  • Rhymes: -eːkə

Noun

Theke f (genitive Theke, plural Theken)

  1. bar (table or board in a pub or restaurant)
    Synonym: Tresen
  2. (regional, chiefly western Germany) counter (similar table in a shop)
    Synonym: Ladentisch

Declension
Declension of Theke [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Theke die Theken
genitive einer der Theke der Theken
dative einer der Theke den Theken
accusative eine die Theke die Theken

Further reading
  • “Theke” in Duden online
  • “Theke” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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