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hypocorism in German

hypocorism in German is Hypokoristikum, Kosename, Lallname — hypocorism means a term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.

hypocorism in German

Hypokoristikum
noun
(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
Kosename
noun
(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
Lallname
noun
(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
Hypokorismus
noun
(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
Hypokoristikon
noun
(uncountable) The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.

What does "hypocorism" mean?

  1. noun A term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.
  2. noun The formation of terms of endearment or pet names.
  3. noun Baby talk, such as bow-wow for dog and choo-choo for train.
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What is "hypocorism" in German?

"hypocorism" in German is Hypokoristikum, Kosename, Lallname. hypocorism means: A term of endearment, often a diminutive; a pet name.

Are there other ways to say "hypocorism" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "hypocorism": Hypokoristikum, Kosename, Lallname, Hypokorismus, Hypokoristikon.

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