Masculine
Dämlack
Meaning
dummy, idiot, knucklehead
Concepts
Synonyms
Strohkopf
Flachwichser
Schafskopf
Mondkalb
Stiesel
Kindskopf
Blödian
Dumpfbacke
Döskopp
Vollhonk
Dummbratze
Doofkopf
Spatzenhirn
Spatzengehirn
Kretin
Pappnase
Dolm
Dummbartel
Translations
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fadaPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈdɛːmlak/
Etymology
19th century, derived from dämlich. The second syllable has been compared to Lackel (“yokel”), but this word is southwestern, whereas Dämlack appears to be of northeastern, especially Berlinian, origin. Therefore a derivation with the Slavic suffix *-akъ is more likely. Said suffix has been productive in various eastern German dialects.
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