Wéngchen

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Luxembourgish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Through regular velarization in the original open syllable before the ending (-chen < -ihhīn). Compare Schwéngchen from Schwäin (“pig”), and Stengchen from Steen (“stone”). Compare also Ripuarian Central Franconian Weng (“wine”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Wéngchen m (plural Wéngercher)

  1. Diminutive of Wäin (“wine”)
    Solle mer nach e Wéngchen drénken?
    Should we have another [glass of] wine?
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