Macke

dieNoun

quirk; defect; dent (colloquial)

English translations

01
flaw
02
defect
03
quirk

Word details

German meaning: Eine kleine Beschädigung, ein Fehler oder eine ungewöhnliche Eigenart.
English meaning: Quirk
Synonym: Eigenart, Marotte
German example: Jeder hat seine Macken.
English example: Everyone has their quirks.
Type: Noun
Article: die
Singular Form: die Macke
Plural Form: die Macken

Schmackes
Force, vigor
Fettfisch
"Fatty fish" is a fish with a high fat content, such as salmon, herring, or mackerel.
Tick
A tic is an involuntary, repetitive movement or vocalization.
Makrele
Mackerel

Example sentences with “Macke”

Jeder hat so seine Macke. (Everyone has their own little quirk.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Macke' formal?

No, 'Macke' is colloquial. Use 'Eigenart' for a more formal context.