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A very rare, outdated, or regional (especially Swiss) expression for a Degen (a thrusting weapon).
Im Museum war ein alter Deg aus dem 17. Jahrhundert ausgestellt.
An old small sword from the 17th century was on display in the museum.
'Deg' (small sword) is a shortened form of the word 'der Degen' (small sword). Both words refer to a historical thrusting weapon.
Der Ritter trug einen kostbaren Deg an seiner Seite.
The knight wore a precious small sword at his side.
This word is very rare and considered outdated. It is used mainly in Switzerland or in historical texts.
In diesem Schweizer Dialektroman wird das Wort „Deg“ anstelle von „Degen“ benutzt.
In this Swiss dialect novel, the word 'Deg' (small sword) is used instead of 'Degen' (small sword).
You will encounter this word almost exclusively in contexts related to history, museums, or old weapons.
Die Inschrift auf dem alten Deg war kaum noch zu entziffern.
The inscription on the old small sword was barely decipherable.
épée / old hand
'Degen' and 'Deg' can mean the same weapon: a long, narrow thrusting weapon. The important difference is in usage. 'Degen' is the normal form and is also used in sport fencing. 'Deg' is very rare, outdated, or regional, especially in Switzerland. Learners may confuse the words because they look almost the same. In most modern texts, 'Degen' is the more natural choice.
In dem alten Schweizer Text wird die Waffe als Deg bezeichnet.
In the old Swiss text, the weapon is referred to as a Deg.
Der Fechter prüft seinen Degen vor dem Turnier.
The fencer checks his épée before the tournament.