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Trauerrand

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German

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Etymology

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    Trauer (mourning) +‎ Rand (edge)

    Pronunciation

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    • IPA(key): /ˈtraʊ̯ərˌrant/, [ˈtʁaʊ̯.ɐ-], [-ˌʁant]
    • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)
    • Hyphenation: Trau‧er‧rand

    Noun

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    Trauerrand m (strong, genitive Trauerrandes or Trauerrands, plural Trauerränder)

    1. mourning edge, mourning border (a black border around a letter, envelope, calling card or similar, signifying that a person is experiencing mourning)
      Synonym: Trauerrahmen
    2. (colloquial, humorous) dirty fingernail

    Declension

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