Noun
der Makel
Pronunciation: /ˈmaːkəl/
flaw; blemish
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plural Makel
Meanings
Noun
- flaw; blemish
Example sentence
Dieses System hat offensichtliche Makel.
This system has obvious flaws.
Word forms
singular
der Makel
plural
die Makel
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Makel
Accusativeden Makel
Dativedem Makel
Genitivedes Makels
Plural
Nominativedie Makel
Accusativedie Makel
Dativeden Makeln
Genitiveder Makel
Usage
- ohne Makel — without a flaw or blemish; often used to praise perfection
- der Makel / die Makel — one flaw / several flaws; plural adds no ending
Der kleine Makel in der Glasur war nur im Gegenlicht sichtbar.
The small flaw in the glaze was visible only against the light.