Bühel

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Central Franconian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old High German būdil, northern variant of būtil.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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Bühel m (plural Bühele, diminutive Bühelche)

  1. (westernmost Ripuarian) pouch; bag; purse; wallet
    • 1976, “'t Retsept”, in Kirchröatsjer Sjpetsiejalietete[1], performed by Nico Ploum, Kerkrade Ripuarian noted here in German-based orthography:
      Et allerschünste Mädche en ene janze Bühel voll Jeld,
      Ja, dat hat dä Mann jefählt! Ja, dat hat dä Mann jefählt!
      The prettiest girl of all and a whole bag of money,
      That's what this man needs! That's what this man needs!
  2. (same dialects) scrotum
  3. (same dialects) derogatory term for a man

German

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle High German bühel, from Old High German buhil. This word has always been spread in the Upper German language area, competing with Hügel in the north, but its further etymology is unknown.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈbyːəl/
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  • Hyphenation: Bü‧hel

Noun

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Bühel m (strong, genitive Bühels, plural Bühel)

  1. (dated or regional) hill
    Synonyms: Anhöhe, Buckel, Hügel

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