söss

See also: soss, SOS's, and söß

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• söns (Ripuarian variant; influenced by standard German)
• soss (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Old High German sus with a secondary umlaut. Compare Luxembourgish soss, German sonst.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zøs/

Adverb

söss

1. (Ripuarian) otherwise; or else

   Luuster jot, wat de Mamm sät, söss blies de ze Huus!

   Listen closely to what Mum says, or else you’ll stay at home!