How to pronounce Gottschalk?

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Pronunciation of Gottschalk

"GOT" "chalk"


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Pronunciation of Gottschalk

Gots- chalk


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Pronunciation of Gottschalk in Canada

Got-shelk


Type of Name:

Last name

Language:

German

Gender:

Male, Female

Meaning:

God's servant

Additional Information:

"Gottschalk" is essentially a pious, idiomatic expression that means "God's Servant." It is an idiom in that it's meaning goes beyond the sum of the two words, Gott and Schalk. Centuries ago the meaning was clearer, when "schalk" could more specifically mean "servant."


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