Leibchen

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Leib (body) +‎ -chen. Compare Hunsrik Leibche, Austrian German Leiberl, Alemannic German Liibli.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ̯pçən/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

Leibchen n (strong, genitive Leibchens, plural Leibchen)

  1. (dated) bodice, especially of a dirndl
  2. (Austria, Switzerland) men's undershirt
    Synonyms: Unterhemd, Unterleiberl
  3. (Austria, Switzerland) jersey (shirt worn by an athlete)
  4. T-shirt
  5. A traditional sleeveless shirt worn by children, often with garters attached.
  6. (sports) bib, pinny (A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities)

Declension[edit]

Further reading[edit]

  • Leibchen” in Duden online
  • Leibchen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache