Dünkel

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Dünkel

[ˈdʏŋkl̩]

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frühneuhochdeutsche Ableitung des 16. Jahrhunderts zu älterem dunc „Bedünken, Meinung“ mit dem Derivatem (Ableitungsmorphem) -el

noun Dünkel · Dünkels

unangemessen hohe Selbstbeurteilung Ihr habt einen viel zu großen Dünkel.

In English

conceit overly high self-esteem
hubris excessive arrogance, presumption, or pride
arrogance act or habit of arrogating, or making undue claims in an overbearing manner
pride proud or disdainful behavior or treatment; insolence or arrogance of demeanor; h

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"Dünkel." Wiktionary, via Micwyn, micwyn.com/word/de/d%C3%BCnkel. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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Dünkel. (n.d.). In Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://micwyn.com/word/de/d%C3%BCnkel

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"Dünkel." Wiktionary, via Micwyn. Accessed November 6, 2026. https://micwyn.com/word/de/d%C3%BCnkel.

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@misc{du_nkel_2026,
  title = {Dünkel},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/de/d%C3%BCnkel},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}