Läffel

Alemannic German

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlefəl/

Noun

Läffel m

  1. (Alsatian) alternative form of Leffel

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

  • Läfel (some western dialects)
  • Löffel, Löfel (younger Ripuarian forms, influenced by German)

Etymology

From Middle High German leffel, from Old High German leffil, from Proto-West Germanic *lapil.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlɛfəl/

Noun

Läffel m (plural Läffele, diminutive Läffelche)

  1. (most dialects, but dated in parts of Ripuarian) spoon

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German leffel, from Old High German leffil, from Proto-West Germanic *lapil. Cognate with German Löffel, Dutch lepel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlæfəl/

Noun

Läffel m (plural Läffelen)

  1. spoon

Derived terms

  • Téiläffel
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