Engle
See also: engle
German
Proper noun
Engle m or f (proper noun, surname, masculine genitive Engles or (with an article) Engle, feminine genitive Engle, plural Engles or Engle)
- a surname
Old English
Alternative forms
- Ængle, Ongle
Etymology
From Proto-West Germanic *Anglī. The name is possibly derived from angol (“fishhook”), from Proto-Germanic *angulaz, referring to either the Angles' habitat on the Jutland coast, shaped like a fishhook, or the Angles' probable occupation as fishermen.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈen.ɡle/, [ˈeŋ.ɡle]
Declension
Declension of Engle (strong i-stem)
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | — | Engle |
| accusative | — | Engle |
| genitive | — | Engla |
| dative | — | Englum |
Synonyms
- Angelseaxan (rare)
Derived terms
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