Lahnung

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German

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Low German, from Middle Low German lāne (alley). Cognates include English lane.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlaːnʊŋ/
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  • Hyphenation: Lah‧nung

Noun

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Lahnung f (genitive Lahnung, plural Lahnungen)

  1. (Northern Germany) groyne, breakwater (structure built perpendicular to the shore to prevent erosion)
    Synonym: Buhne

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