Gestank

== German == === Etymology === From Middle High German gestanc, from Old High German gistank. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɡəˈʃtaŋk/ Rhymes: -aŋk === Noun === Gestank m (strong, genitive Gestankes or Gestanks, plural Gestänke, diminutive Gestänkchen n or Gestänklein n) stench, stink, fetidness ==== Usage notes ==== The plural Gestänke is easily attestable in edited texts. Nevertheless it is quite rare and mostly an ad-hoc formation. ==== Declension ==== ==== Related terms ==== stinken === See also === Geruch === Further reading === “Gestank” in Duden online “Gestank” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache “Gestank” in Deutsches Wörterbuch von Jacob und Wilhelm Grimm, 16 vols., Leipzig 1854–1961.