Dreispitz

B2

three-cornered

English meaning
three-cornered
Vocabulary package
Accessories & Jewellery

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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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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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