hämisch

German

Etymology

From Middle High German hemisch (originally “two-faced, false”), derived from ham (cover).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛːmɪʃ/
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Adjective

hämisch (comparative hämischer, superlative am hämischsten)

  1. malicious, spiteful, hateful, derisive, gleeful

Declension

Derived terms

  • Häme (backformation)
  • hämen (backformation)
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