kusch
Translation
lie down!, quiet!, hush!
Examples
Kusch! Sei still!
Lie down! Be quiet!
Der Jäger rief seinem Hund 'kusch!' zu.
The hunter shouted 'lie down!' to his dog.
Grammar Patterns
as a standalone command Kusch!
Similar Words
Synonyms: Platz!, Still!, Ruhe!
Etymology
Borrowed from the French command 'couche!' which means 'lie down!'.
Memory Tips
Think of the sound a cushion makes when you quickly press it down, like commanding a dog to lie down.