petzen

1.

to snitch

(ONLY for kids (classmates, siblings and so on). It sounds very childish. Might have a relation to a Rotwelsh word for "police" but it's not sure.)
Examples
  • Maria hat Mama gepetzt, dass ich das Fenster kaputt gemacht habe.
  • Maria snitched to Mom that I broke the window.

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

petzen has 1 distinct meaning: 1. to snitch.

What is the past tense of 'petzen'?

hat gepetzt / petzte

What is 'petzen' related to?

This is a standalone entry with no parent word listed.

Where can I learn more about 'petzen'?

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