Tormann

Faroese

Proper noun

Tormann m

  1. a male given name

Usage notes

Patronymics

  • son of Tormann: Tormansson
  • daughter of Tormann: Tormansdóttir

Declension

singular
indefinite
nominative Tormann
accusative Tormann
dative Tormanni
genitive Tormans

German

Etymology

Tor (“goal”) +‎ Mann (“man”)

Pronunciation

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Noun

Tormann m (strong, genitive Tormannes or Tormanns, plural Tormänner or Torleute, feminine Torfrau)

  1. goalie, goalkeeper, goaltender
    Synonyms: Torhüter, Torwart, Goalie

Declension

Declension of Tormann [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Tormann die Tormänner, Torleute
genitive eines des Tormannes, Tormanns der Tormänner, Torleute
dative einem dem Tormann, Tormanne1 den Tormännern, Torleuten
accusative einen den Tormann die Tormänner, Torleute

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading

  • “Tormann” in Duden online
  • “Tormann” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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