pardauz

Meaning

1. Said when something falls down.
2. (archaic) Said in surprise or confusion

Pronounced as (IPA)

/paʁˈdaʊ̯ts/

Etymology

Borrowed from Low German: parduz

Cognate with Dutch: pardoes

In summary

From Low German pardu(t)z, from Middle Low German pardûs, ultimately onomatopoeic. Compare Dutch pardoes. The form with -au- occurs first in Campe’s writings and might be a mechanical adaptation to the Standard German vocalism.