how to pronounce degen

/ˈdeːɡn̩/

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degen is pronounced in two syllables

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dɡn

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An example use of degen in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… dann mein erstes degen ist das hier ein …”

meanings of degen

noun:

  1. Rapier, smallsword.
  2. Dagger.
  3. Épée.
  4. Hero, warrior, soldier.

degen frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word degen occurs in german on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

words with pronunciation similar to degen

fegenbesenlugenhegendemopegeldoggejedenragouteber

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