Hambier

Luxembourgish

Alternative forms

• Hammbier
• Hamper, Hampel (dialectal)

Etymology

From Middle High German hintber, from Old High German hintberi. Cognate with German Himbeere.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhamˌbiːʀ/, [ˈhɑmˌbiː.ɐ], [ˈhɑmˌbiə̯]

Noun

Hambier n or f or m (plural Hambieren)

1. (collective) raspberries
2. (countable) a (single) raspberry

Usage notes

• Generally the collective singular is used instead of the plural, but the plural does exist.
• The collective form is always neuter; the countable one may also be feminine or masculine.