Nesthocker

German

Etymology

From Nest (“nest”) +‎ hocken (“to sit, squat”) +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈnɛsthɔkɐ/
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Noun

Nesthocker m (strong, genitive Nesthockers, plural Nesthocker, feminine Nesthockerin)

  1. nidicolous bird
    Antonym: Nestflüchter
  2. (figuratively) homebird (one who lives with their parents beyond the usual age)
  3. (figuratively, less common) stay at home
    Synonym: Stubenhocker

Declension

Declension of Nesthocker [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Nesthocker die Nesthocker
genitive eines des Nesthockers der Nesthocker
dative einem dem Nesthocker den Nesthockern
accusative einen den Nesthocker die Nesthocker

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