Mottek

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Polish młotek, introduced by Polish-speaking immigrants during the industrialisation of the Ruhrgebiet.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔtɛk/

Noun

Mottek m (strong, genitive Motteks, plural Motteks)

  1. (colloquial, regional, Ruhrgebiet) hammer
    Synonym: Hammer

Usage notes
  • The word was part of Ruhrgebiet miners’ slang. It is now somewhat dated in actual use, but is still sometimes used as a shibboleth for the Ruhrgebiet dialect.

Declension
Declension of Mottek [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Mottek die Motteks
genitive eines des Motteks der Motteks
dative einem dem Mottek den Motteks
accusative einen den Mottek die Motteks
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