hallev

Central Franconian

Etymology

From Old High German half, northern variant of halb, from Proto-Germanic *halbaz.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhaləf/

Adjective

hallev (masculine halve, feminine hallev, not comparable)

1. (most dialects) half

   Noh zwei Daach hät et hallev Dörp dervon jewoss.

   Two days later, half the village knew about it.

Derived terms

• Halve Hahn