Dreispitz

three-cornered

English meaning: three-cornered
CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate
Vocabulary package: Accessories & Jewellery
Dictionary: German words with D

Dreispitz in a sentence

Der Dreispitz war im 18. Jahrhundert modisch.
The three-cornered hat was fashionable in the 18th century.

Word family

Dreispitz is built from spitz (pointed, sharp). German builds meaning by welding words together, so knowing the parts usually gives you the whole.

Where Dreispitz comes from

Determinativkompositum aus drei und Spitze (gekürzt um auslautendes -e in Anpassung an das Maskulinum)

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Words that go with Dreispitz

der Edelsteingem / jewel / precious stone der Handschuhglove die Kronecrown die Perückewig die Ritterrüstungknights armor die Rüstungarmor / arms / suit of armor die Tasche, -nbag das Visiervisor / sight die Alumützea tin-foil hat die Brieftaschewallet das Futteralcase / sheath for a weapon die Geldbörsewallet, purse

Questions about Dreispitz

What does Dreispitz mean in English?

Dreispitz means "three-cornered". For example: "Der Dreispitz war im 18. Jahrhundert modisch." — "The three-cornered hat was fashionable in the 18th century."

What level is Dreispitz in German?

Dreispitz is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the accessories & jewellery vocabulary.

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