Aadenke

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Andenke (most of Ripuarian)

Etymology

From Middle High German andenken, anedenken, equivalent to aa- (“on”) +‎ denke (“to think”). Compare German Andenken, Limburgish aandènke, Dutch aandenken.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaːˌdɛŋ.kə/, [ˈæ̃ː-]

Noun

Aadenke n (plural Aadenker or Aadinker, diminutive Aadenkesje)

1. (Kirchröadsj) memory; remembrance (especially of a deceased person)
2. (Kirchröadsj) memento; souvenir; keepsake (something of emotional value kept as a reminder)