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German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German pfuol, from Old High German pfuol, from Proto-Germanic *pōlaz. Akin to English pool and Dutch poel.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pfuːl/ (standard)
  • IPA(key): /fuːl/ (most speakers in northern and central Germany)
  • Audio:(file)

Noun

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Pfuhl m (strong, genitive Pfuhles or Pfuhls, plural Pfuhle)

  1. (dated) shallow pond, pool
    Synonym: Tümpel

Declension

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Derived terms

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See also

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Further reading

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  • Pfuhl” in Duden online
  • Pfuhl” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache