Streichholz

German

Etymology

From streichen +‎ Holz.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈʃtʁaɪ̯çˌhɔlt͡s/
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  • Hyphenation: Streich‧holz

Noun

Streichholz n (strong, genitive Streichholzes, plural Streichhölzer, diminutive Streichhölzchen n or Streichhölzlein n)

  1. match (device to make fire)
    Synonym: Zündholz
    • 1984, Nena (lyrics and music), “99 Luftballons”, in 99 Luftballons:
      Neunundneunzig Kriegsminister / Streichholz und Benzinkanister
      Ninety-nine ministers of war / Match and petrol canisters

Declension

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