Deppenapostroph

== German == === Etymology === From Depp (“fool”) +‎ -en- +‎ Apostroph (“apostrophe”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈdɛpənʔapoˌstʁoːf/ Hyphenation: Dep‧pen‧apo‧stroph === Noun === Deppenapostroph m or (nonstandard but common informally) n (strong, genitive Deppenapostrophs, plural Deppenapostrophe) (colloquial) greengrocer's apostrophe; an incorrectly used apostrophe, especially the practice borrowed from English to denote possessive Synonym: Idiotenapostroph Coordinate term: Deppenleerzeichen ==== Usage notes ==== Because of its widespread usage, a 2024 update of the Amtliches Regelwerk für deutsche Rechtschreibung now permits the possessive Deppenapostroph, but only in proper noun constructions (for example Mario's Pizzeria used as a name). Since at least 2004, it already permitted the apostroph in certain cases, like Carlo's (of Carlo), distinguished from Carlos and Carlos' (of Carlos). ==== Declension ==== === References ===