Sprinz

German

Etymology

Unknown. Usually explained as a derivation of sprenkeln (“to sprinkle”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃpʁɪnt͡s/

Noun

Sprinz m (strong, genitive Sprinzes, plural Sprinze)

  1. (falconry) male sparrowhawk

Declension

Declension of Sprinz [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Sprinz die Sprinze
genitive eines des Sprinzes der Sprinze
dative einem dem Sprinz, Sprinze1 den Sprinzen
accusative einen den Sprinz die Sprinze

1Now rare, see notes.

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