der Clou
/kluː/ noun · masculine C2- a special feature, trick, secret · Der Clou an dem Gerät ist, dass es lernfähig ist. What sets this device apart is that it’s able to learn.
- point (of a story), (less often) punchline (of a joke) · Warte, der Clou kommt ja erst noch! Wait, I haven’t even got to the point yet!
- highlight · Die Tanzeinlage war der Clou des Abends! The dance performance was the highlight of the evening!
Genitive des Clous · Plural die Clous
Noun forms
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Clou | die Clous |
| Accusative | den Clou | die Clous |
| Dative | dem Clou | den Clous |
| Genitive | des Clous | der Clous |
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