Smalltalk

English

Proper noun

Smalltalk

  1. (computer languages) An object-oriented, dynamically-typed, reflective programming language.

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from English small talk.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈsmɔːlˌtɔːk/, /ˈsmɔlˌtoːk/
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Noun

Smalltalk m or (rare) n (strong, genitive Smalltalks, plural Smalltalks)

  1. small talk
    Synonym: Plauderei
  2. a conversation involving small talk
    Synonym: Plauderei

Usage notes
  • Generally masculine; the neuter is very rare.

Declension
Declension of Smalltalk [masculine // neuter (rare), strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der, das Smalltalk die Smalltalks
genitive eines des Smalltalks der Smalltalks
dative einem dem Smalltalk den Smalltalks
accusative einen, ein den, das Smalltalk die Smalltalks

Further reading
  • “Smalltalk” in Duden online
  • “Smalltalk” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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