Geratewohl

German

Etymology

Univerbation of gerate wohl, literally “come out well” (imperative).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡəˈʁaːtəˌvoːl/

Noun

Geratewohl n (strong, genitive Geratewohles or Geratewohls, no plural)

  1. only used in aufs Geratewohl (“at random”)

Declension

Declension of Geratewohl [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Geratewohl
genitive eines des Geratewohles, Geratewohls
dative einem dem Geratewohl, Geratewohle1
accusative ein das Geratewohl

1Now rare, see notes.

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