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Halsabschneider

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German

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Etymology

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Hals (neck, throat) +‎ Abschneider (cutter)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈhalsʔapˌʃnaɪ̯dɐ/
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Noun

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Halsabschneider m (strong, genitive Halsabschneiders, plural Halsabschneider)

  1. (derogatory) usurer, racketeer, cutthroat

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