Klinker

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Dutch klinker, which pertains to the cognate of German klingen (to sound), from the clear sound the brick makes when struck against.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈklɪŋkɐ/
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Noun

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Klinker m (strong, genitive Klinkers, plural Klinker)

  1. clinker (very hard brick)
    Synonym: Hartbrandziegel

Usage notes

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  • While Dutch klinker refers chiefly to bricks used for pavement, the German word does not have this connotation. (Brick pavements are relatively rare in German-speaking Europe, except in parts of northern Germany.)

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