"Ihmchen" meaning in German

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Noun

IPA: /ˈiːmçən/ Forms: Ihmchens [genitive], Ihmchen [plural]
Etymology: By surface analysis, ihm (“him”, dative pronoun) + -chen, but this is hardly the ultimate origin (though it may have influenced usage). Probably from a diminutive of Ohm (“uncle”), that is Öhmchen, widely pronounced Ehmchen in dialects, and in ones with raising Ühmchen, Ihmchen (the last e.g. Moselle Franconian). The word was (re-)popularised to some degree by the lead character of the TV series Stromberg (German adaptation of The Office). Etymology templates: {{surf|de|ihm|-chen|pos1=dative pronoun|t1=him}} By surface analysis, ihm (“him”, dative pronoun) + -chen, {{m|de|Ohm|t=uncle}} Ohm (“uncle”), {{m|de|Öhmchen}} Öhmchen, {{m|de||Ehmchen}} Ehmchen, {{m|de||Ühmchen}} Ühmchen, {{m|de||Ihmchen}} Ihmchen Head templates: {{de-noun|n}} Ihmchen n (strong, genitive Ihmchens, plural Ihmchen)
  1. (colloquial, regional) A humorous word for a man, typically used pronominally, either as a vocative (for du) or when speaking about someone (for er). Wikipedia link: Stromberg (TV series), The Office Tags: colloquial, neuter, regional, strong
    Sense id: en-Ihmchen-de-noun-A45CpZmu Categories (other): German entries with incorrect language header, German terms suffixed with -chen, Regional German

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