die Glatze

Plural: die Glatzen
Based on: glatt
Noun
  1. the bald head
  2. the skinhead, the Nazi
1.

the bald head

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Examples
  • Maria's brother will be bald soon.
  • Marias Bruder hat bald eine Glatze.
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2.

the skinhead, the Nazi

(Colloquial. German tends to not distinguish between Nazis and Skinheads, even though they're not exactly the same culture. But many Nazis have a shaved head in Germany. )
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German ‘bald’ vs English ‘bald’ – False Friends Explained

English "bald" is about no hair, German "bald" means "soon". What could possibly be the connection there? Or is there one at all? Today, we'll find out.

Vocab: bald, kahl, glatt, die Glatze

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

Glatze has 2 distinct meanings: 1. the bald head, 2. the skinhead, the Nazi.

What is the gender of 'Glatze'?

die

What is the plural of 'Glatze'?

die Glatzen

What is 'Glatze' related to?

The word 'Glatze' is related to glatt.

Where can I learn more about 'Glatze'?

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German ‘bald’ vs English ‘bald’ – False Friends Explained
English "bald" is about no hair, German "bald" means "soon". What could possibly be the connection there? Or is there one at all? Today, we'll find out.
Vocab: bald, kahl, glatt, die Glatze
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