Zähnchen

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German

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Etymology

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From Zahn (tooth) +‎ -chen (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡sɛːnçən/ (standard; used naturally in western Germany and Switzerland)
  • IPA(key): /ˈt͡seːnçən/ (overall more common; particularly northern and eastern regions)
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: Zähn‧chen

Noun

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Zähnchen n (strong, genitive Zähnchens, plural Zähnchen)

  1. diminutive of Zahn; little tooth
    Synonym: Zähnlein

Declension

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References

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  • Zähnchen” in Duden online
  • Zähnchen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache