der Denkzettel

Plural: die Denkzettel
Based on: Zettel
Noun
1.

a lesson

(not a lesson in school but a lesson someone is taught after doing something wrong)
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  • Ich verpasse dir einen Denkzettel.
  • I teach you a lesson. (I  make you have a think-note. (lit.)).
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Word of the Day – “der Zettel”

Almost everybody uses "Zettel" every now and then. Today, we'll see what it is and learn a few nice idioms with it.

Vocab: der Zettel, der Denkzettel, sich verzetteln, anzetteln

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How many meanings does the German word 'Denkzettel' have?

Denkzettel has 1 distinct meaning: 1. a lesson.

What is the gender of 'Denkzettel'?

der

What is the plural of 'Denkzettel'?

die Denkzettel

What is 'Denkzettel' related to?

The word 'Denkzettel' is related to Zettel.

Where can I learn more about 'Denkzettel'?

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Word of the Day – “der Zettel”
Almost everybody uses "Zettel" every now and then. Today, we'll see what it is and learn a few nice idioms with it.
Vocab: der Zettel, der Denkzettel, sich verzetteln, anzetteln
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