der Spuk
/ʃpuːk/ noun · masculine C2- collective word for apparitions or actions of ghosts, haunting, supernatural (usually frightening) occurrences · Wenn es kein Spuk war, muss es eine natürliche Erklärung geben. If it wasn't ghosts, there must be a natural explanation for it.
- any set of unusual occurrences, often stressful, but not necessarily negative · Der ganze Spuk mit der Hochzeit hat bisher eigentlich ganz gut geklappt. All those dealings with the wedding have actually worked out pretty well up until now.· Mein Sohn hatte gestern einen Freund zur Übernachtung da und die beiden haben ganz schön Spuk gemacht. My son had a friend staying over last night and the two were a bit boisterous.
Genitive des Spukes · Plural die Spuke
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Spuk | die Spuke |
| Accusative | den Spuk | die Spuke |
| Dative | dem Spuk / Spuke | den Spuken |
| Genitive | des Spukes / Spuks | der Spuke |
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