The German verb “tadeln” sounds very similar and means “to reprove; to reprimand; to rebuke”
Ami:
September 5th, 2015 at 5:29 pm
Thanks. We were casually asking, “where do you think ‘tattletale’ came from?” My husband said something about it being a rhetorical question, and I said, “nope, not when you have the internet!” And then you saved the day! Thanks, I can’t wait to explore this website.
Amy Jo:
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:06 pm
I am so glad you explained those other phrases! I read, and re-read the first few sentences a couple times because I had never heard either of those before. You really do learn something new everyday!
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Me:
March 14th, 2014 at 10:48 pm
Just an interesting tidbit that wasn’t mentioned:
The German verb “tadeln” sounds very similar and means “to reprove; to reprimand; to rebuke”
Ami:
September 5th, 2015 at 5:29 pm
Thanks. We were casually asking, “where do you think ‘tattletale’ came from?” My husband said something about it being a rhetorical question, and I said, “nope, not when you have the internet!” And then you saved the day! Thanks, I can’t wait to explore this website.
Amy Jo:
January 3rd, 2021 at 8:06 pm
I am so glad you explained those other phrases! I read, and re-read the first few sentences a couple times because I had never heard either of those before. You really do learn something new everyday!