ual
North Frisian
Etymology
From Old Frisian ald, which derives from Proto-Germanic *aldaz. Cognates include West Frisian âld and Mooring North Frisian üülj.
Pronunciation
Adjective
ual (comparative ääler, superlative äälst) (Föhr-Amrum), ual (comparative ialer, superlative ialst) (Sylt)
- (Föhr-Amrum, Sylt) old
- en ualen maan, en ual wüf
- an old man, an old woman
- en ualen maan, en ual wüf
Usage notes
After an indefinite article preceding a masculine noun ual changes to ualen.
Categories:
- North Frisian terms inherited from Old Frisian
- North Frisian terms derived from Old Frisian
- North Frisian terms inherited from Proto-Germanic
- North Frisian terms derived from Proto-Germanic
- North Frisian terms with IPA pronunciation
- North Frisian lemmas
- North Frisian adjectives
- Föhr-Amrum North Frisian
- Sylt North Frisian