Halma

See also: halma

English

Etymology 1

From Ancient Greek ἅλμα (hálma, “jump”).

Proper noun

Halma

  1. (games) A strategic board game played with counters on a board of 16×16 squares.

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Etymology 2

Proper noun

Halma

  1. A city in Minnesota.

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German

Etymology

    From English halma.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /ˈhalma/
    • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

    Noun

    Halma n (strong, genitive Halmas, no plural)

    1. halma (board game)
      Synonym: quadratisches Halma
    2. Chinese checkers (board game)
      Synonym: Sternhalma

    Usage notes

    • Chinese checkers is more widely known in Germany than the original halma.

    Declension

    Declension of Halma [sg-only, neuter, strong]
    singular
    indef. def. noun
    nominative ein das Halma
    genitive eines des Halmas
    dative einem dem Halma
    accusative ein das Halma

    Derived terms

    Further reading

    • “Halma” in Duden online
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