Daal
German Low German
Etymology
From Middle Low German dāl, from Old Saxon dal, from Proto-Germanic *dala-.
Noun
Daal n (plural Dalen)
Hunsrik
Etymology
From Middle High German tal, from Old High German tal, from Proto-Germanic *dalą.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /tɔːl/
Noun
Daal n (plural Deeler)
- valley
- Das Haus waar im Daal gebaud.
- The house was built in the valley.
Further reading
Pennsylvania German
Etymology
Compare German Tal, Dutch dal, English dale.
Noun
Daal n (plural Daale or Daaler or Deeler or Daeler)
Usage notes
Daale and Daaler are more common in the western dialect area in Pennsylvania. Daeler is more common in the eastern dialect area in Pennsylvania.