Masculine
Ranzen
Meaning
- (masculine, strong) satchel
- (colloquial, masculine, strong) belly, potbelly
Concepts
Synonyms
Büchertasche
Schulthek
Schulrucksack
Botanisiertrommel
Seesack
Plauze
Hafersack
Schulthek
Translations
Pronounced as (IPA)
[ˈrant͡sən]
Etymology
In summary
From Middle High German rans (“belly, paunch, satchel”), 15th century thieves' cant. From the same root as Swedish ränsel and Dutch ransel.
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