Bärchen

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German

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Etymology

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From Bär +‎ -chen. Equivalent to Old Norse Bjarki.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /bɛːrçən/, [bɛːɐ̯.çən], [beːɐ̯-], [bɛɐ̯-], [-çn̩], [-çɪn]
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  • Hyphenation: Bär‧chen

Noun

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Bärchen n (strong, genitive Bärchens, plural Bärchen)

  1. diminutive of Bär: little bear, especially a teddy or the like
  2. A term of endearment, especially for a lover, more often male, but also female.

Declension

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