Schredder

German

Etymology

20th century, borrowed from English shredder.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʃrɛdər/, [ˈʃʁɛ.dɐ]
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Noun

Schredder m (strong, genitive Schredders, plural Schredder)

  1. shredder (machine)

Usage notes

  • The German word is commonest of scrap-metal shredders. With paper shredders it is used alongside Aktenvernichter. Shredders for garden materials are much more commonly called Häcksler.

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