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What does Jahnke mean?
kin of John
Jahnke is a German surname meaning “kin of John” or “kin of Johann”. The name likely originated in northeast Germany, possibly Pomerania.
Where is the last name Janke from?
North German
North German and Dutch: from a pet form of Jan (see John).
How do you pronounce the last name Jahnke?
Pronunciation: Jahnke = yan ka (“J” in German is “yah,” and “e” in German is the English “a” sound!
How do you pronounce Janke?
How do you spell Janke?
Spelling variations include Jancke, Jankhe, and (rarely) Janckhe. The name is derived from the Dutch male name Jan (a form of John or Johan), and features the suffix “-ke”, which makes it a pet name, almost meaning “Baby Jan”.
Where does the last name Jahnke come from?
Jahnke is a German surname meaning “kin of John” or “kin of Johann”. The name likely originated in northeast Germany, possibly Pomerania. Notable people with the surname include: Eugene (Eugen) Jahnke (1863-1921), mathematician, author “Tables of functions with formulae and curves” with Fritz Emde Gerburg Jahnke (born 1955), German comedian.
Are there any swear words in the Dutch language?
Obviously, the Dutch being great English speakers, they have adopted their fair share of English profanity into the Dutch language: bitch, fuck and shit have really made it here. Luckily some other swears haven’t, and most Dutchies know better than to use the N- and C- words.
Why do people curse in the Dutch language?
‘Friendlier’ Dutch swear words exist and can be used to express anger without making life-long enemies. In a country where you can literally bike next to tulip fields, it’s hard to think of situations where you would want to curse. Of course, things like the weather or other inconveniences of life might incite you to curse under your breath.
When do you use Hoer in the Dutch?
Special attention goes to the word ‘ hoer ‘ (whore), which you can modify with all kinds of other words in front of it — like moffenhoer (German-loving whore). When are these appropriate to use: when someone steals the last seat on a train from a pregnant lady or when your Dutch partner cheats on you.