Denkzettel

German (Berlin)

/ˈdɛŋkˌtsɛtəl/

noun
Definitions
  • punishment, reprehension, beating (most often: so as to intimidate and deter)

Etymology

Compound from German denken (think, consider) + German Zettel (note, slip, slip of paper, sheet)derived from Middle Low German denkcēdel (judicial certificate).

Origin

Middle Low German

denkcēdel

Gloss

judicial certificate

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