Elchtest

== German == === Etymology === From Elch +‎ Test, coined by the German press in 1997 after a Mercedes-Benz had overturned at 60 km/h (less than 40 mph) during the Swedish standard test simulating an evasive maneuver. The obstacle was then identified as an elk as a Swedish stereotype, typically of tabloid humour. === Pronunciation === === Noun === Elchtest m (strong, genitive Elchtests, plural Elchtests) moose test, elk test ==== Declension ==== ==== Descendants ==== → Swedish: älgtest (calque) === Further reading === “Elchtest” in Duden online