Umhang

German

Etymology

From Middle High German [Term?], from Old High German [Term?].

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈʊmˌhaŋ/
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Noun

Umhang m (strong, genitive Umhanges or Umhangs, plural Umhänge)

  1. cloak, cape
    Synonym: Cape

Declension

Declension of Umhang [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Umhang die Umhänge
genitive eines des Umhanges, Umhangs der Umhänge
dative einem dem Umhang, Umhange1 den Umhängen
accusative einen den Umhang die Umhänge

1Now rare, see notes.

Further reading

  • “Umhang” in Duden online
  • “Umhang” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache

Pennsylvania German

Etymology

Compare German Umhang.

Noun

Umhang m (plural Umheng)

  1. curtain

Synonyms

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