Hundeblick

German

Etymology

Hund (“dog”) +‎ Blick (“look, glance”)

Pronunciation
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Noun

Hundeblick m (strong, genitive Hundeblickes or Hundeblicks, plural Hundeblicke)

  1. a facial expression showing innocence and meekness, often in a charming way, arousing pity and affection in those who see it; puppy dog eyes (but possibly with a more positive undertone)
    Du weißt ja, dass ich nicht nein sagen kann, wenn du mich mit diesem Hundeblick ankuckst.
    You know I can’t say no when you look at me with these puppy dog eyes.

Declension
Declension of Hundeblick [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Hundeblick die Hundeblicke
genitive eines des Hundeblickes, Hundeblicks der Hundeblicke
dative einem dem Hundeblick, Hundeblicke1 den Hundeblicken
accusative einen den Hundeblick die Hundeblicke

1Now rare, see notes.

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