Niess

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From French nièce, from Latin neptis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /nie̯s/, [niə̯s]

Noun

Niess f (plural Niessen, masculine Neveu or Nëwwi)

  1. niece

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Borrowed from English niece.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈniːs/

Noun

Niess f (plural Niesse or Niesses)

  1. niece
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