Weis

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Hunsrik[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

  • ways (Wiesemann spelling system)

Etymology[edit]

From the adjective weis.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Weis (plural Weise)

  1. The color white

See also[edit]

Colors in Hunsrik · Forrve (layout · text)
     Weis      Grau      Schwarz
             Rod              Ranschegelleb; Braun              Gelleb, Geel
             Grien (Hellgrien), (Neongrien)              Grien (Dunkelgrien)              Menz
             Meergrien              Blau (Hellblau)              Blau (Dunkelblau)
             Feilche              Rosch, Lila              Roserod

Further reading[edit]

Luxembourgish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Middle High German wīse, from Old High German wīsa. Cognate with German Weise, Dutch wijze, Swedish vis.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Weis f (plural Weisen)

  1. way, manner
    Synonyms: Aart, Manéier
  2. tune, melody
    Synonym: Melodie

Usage notes[edit]

Derived terms[edit]

Plautdietsch[edit]

Noun[edit]

Weis f (plural Weisen)

  1. orphan