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Luxembourgish

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Luxembourgish
-chen[χen]
suffix
A suffix added to the end of a noun to show that something is small or cute.

“Eng Kaz + -chen = eng Kätzchen.”

A cat + -chen = a little cat (kitten).

Also means
  1. creates a diminutive noun

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
-t[t]
suffix
A suffix used to change an adjective into a noun. It often describes a state or a quality of being something.

“déif + -t → Déift”

deep + -t → depth

Also means
  1. forms nouns from adjectives: -th, -ness
  2. -ness

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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A
Luxembourgish
abstrakt[ɑpsˈtʀɑkt]
adj
Something that is based on ideas or qualities rather than concrete physical objects.

“D'Konscht vun dësem Moler ass zimlech abstrakt.”

The art of this painter is quite abstract.

Also means
  1. abstract

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Achat
noun
The act of buying something.

“Den Achat vun dësem Haus war eng grouss Decisioun.”

The purchase of this house was a big decision.

Also means
  1. purchase

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
al[aːl]
adj
Refers to someone or something that has existed for a long time, or food that is no longer fresh.

“Vun ale Mënsche kann ee villes léieren.”

There’s a lot to learn from old people.

Also means
  1. old, aged
  2. stale
  3. old

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
als[ɑl(t)s]
conj
Used to describe the role, function, or job of someone or something.

“Hatt schafft als Polizistin an engem klengen Duerf.”

She works as a policewoman in a little village.

Also means
  1. as

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
alt[ɑlt]
adv
A word used to describe an event that happens occasionally or now and then.

“Mir gesinn eis alt heiansdo.”

We see each other sometimes.

Also means
  1. sometimes

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Analyse
noun
A detailed examination of something to understand its nature or structure.

“D'Analyse vum Resultat dauert laang.”

The analysis of the result takes a long time.

Also means
  1. analysis

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
anonym
adj
Describing a person or something done by a person whose name is unknown or kept secret.

“Hien huet en anonyme Bréif geschriwwen.”

He wrote an anonymous letter.

Also means
  1. anonymous

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
aus[æːʊ̯s]
prep
A preposition used to indicate the origin, source, or material of something.

“Hie kënnt aus Lëtzebuerg.”

He comes from Luxembourg.

Also means
  1. from, out of
  2. of, made of
  3. out of, because of, for
  4. from

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
är[ɛˑə̯]
pron
Used to show that something belongs to a group of two or more people you are speaking to.

“Sinn dat är Bicher?”

Are those your books?

Also means
  1. second-person plural possessive pronoun: your, all of your
  2. your

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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B
Luxembourgish
bak
verb
The command form used to tell someone to bake something.

“Bak e Kuch fir de Sonndeg.”

Bake a cake for Sunday.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of baken
  2. bake

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
bal[baːl]
adv
Used to describe something that is very close to happening or a state that is nearly reached.

“Et ass bal Mëtteg.”

It is almost noon.

Also means
  1. nearly, almost
  2. soon
  3. almost

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
bauen[ˈbɑʊ̯ən]
verb
To construct something, like a house or a structure.

“Si bauen en neit Haus.”

They are building a new house.

Also means
  1. to build

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Behandlung[bəˈhɑndluŋ]
noun
Refers to medical care or the way someone is dealt with.

“Hie brauch eng besser Behandlung.”

He needs better treatment.

Also means
  1. treatment

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
bei[bɑɪ]
prep
A preposition used to indicate proximity to a location, or to show movement towards a person's home or place of work.

“De Schlëssel läit bei der Dier.”

The key is by the door.

Also means
  1. by, next to, near
  2. at, to (the home or workplace of someone)
  3. with
  4. during
  5. by

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
beschränken[beˈʃʀæŋken]
verb
To keep something within certain boundaries or to reduce the amount allowed.

“Mir mussen eis op dat Wichtegst beschränken.”

We must limit ourselves to the most important things.

Also means
  1. to limit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
bewegen[beˈveːʁen]
verb
To change the position of something or to shift one's own body.

“Et ass wichteg, sech vill ze bewegen.”

It is important to move around a lot.

Also means
  1. to move something
  2. to move

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
bidden[ˈbiden]
verb
To present something for someone to accept or reject, or to state a price for something.

“Hie wollt mir seng Hëllef bidden.”

He wanted to offer me his help.

Also means
  1. to offer
  2. to bid (e.g. at an auction)
  3. to occur, to arise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
bis[bis]
conj
Used to indicate the time when something ends or a limit is reached.

“Mir waarde mam Iessen, bis datt eis Gäscht all ukomm sinn.”

We are waiting with the food until all our guests have arrived.

Also means
  1. until, till (something becomes true)
  2. to (used to indicate time)
  3. as far as (until)
  4. between ... and
  5. to (a certain value, a certain number)
  6. up to (a maximal value)
  7. until

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
bitt
verb
The second-person plural or third-person singular present form of the verb meaning to ask for or request something.

“Hien bitt ëmmer ëm Hëllef.”

He always asks for help.

Also means
  1. inflection of bidden:
  2. requests

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
bitts
verb
This is the second-person singular form of the verb 'bidden', meaning you ask or request something.

“Du bitts ëmmer ëm Hëllef, wann et schwiereg gëtt.”

You always ask for help when things get difficult.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present indicative of bidden
  2. bid/ask

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
boxen
verb
To take part in the sport of boxing, or to hit someone with your fists.

“Si wëllen an der Hal boxen goen.”

They want to go boxing in the hall.

Also means
  1. to box

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
buchen[ˈbuχen]
verb
To arrange to have something, such as a room or a flight, held for your use.

“Ech muss haut nach d'Hotelzëmmer buchen.”

I must book the hotel room today.

Also means
  1. to book, to reserve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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C
Luxembourgish
Charakter[kaˈʀakteʀ]
noun
This refers to the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual person. It can also describe the specific nature or traits of something.

“Hien huet e gudde Charakter.”

He has a good character.

Also means
  1. character

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Chauffeur[ˈʃoːfør]
noun
A person whose job is to drive a car for someone else.

“De Chauffeur bréngt de Manager an d'Büro.”

The driver takes the manager to the office.

Also means
  1. alternative form of Chauffer
  2. driver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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D
Luxembourgish
d'accord[daˈkɔːʁ]
adv
Being of the same opinion as someone else or confirming consent.

“Mir sinn d'accord.”

We are in agreement.

Also means
  1. in agreement, agreed (of one mind; thinking alike)
  2. in agreement

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
dang
verb
This word is the imperative form of the verb 'dangen', used to command or urge someone to start something.

“Dang elo mat der Aarbecht un!”

Start the work now!

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of dangen
  2. start

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
dank
verb
This is the imperative form of the verb to thank, used to tell someone to give thanks.

“Dank däin Papp fir d'Hëllef.”

Thank your father for the help.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of danken
  2. thank

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
deck
verb
The command form used to tell someone to cover something.

“Deck den Dësch w.e.g.”

Cover the table please.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of decken
  2. cover

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
denken[ˈdæŋken]
verb
To use your mind to consider something, form an opinion, or have an idea.

“Ech denken oft un dech.”

I often think of you.

Also means
  1. to think

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
dier[diːr]
adj
Describes something that has lost its moisture or is no longer living.

“D'Blieder am Gaart si scho ganz dier.”

The leaves in the garden are already very dry.

Also means
  1. dry
  2. dead

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
dir[diːr]
pron
This is a personal pronoun used when talking to one person in the dative case. It is commonly used when you are giving something to someone or sending something to someone.

“Ech hunn dir e Bréif geschéckt.”

I have sent you a letter.

Also means
  1. second-person singular, dative: you; thee
  2. you

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
doen[ˈdoː.ən]
verb
To perform an action or activity. It can also mean to cause something to happen.

“Wat kann ech fir dech doen?”

What can I do for you?

Also means
  1. to do
  2. to make, cause

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
dono[doˈno]
adv
This word refers to a time that comes after something else that has already happened.

“Mir hunn d'Haus besicht an dono hu mir zesumme giess.”

We visited the house and thereafter we ate together.

Also means
  1. thereafter
  2. after
  3. later

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Dreck[dʀæk]
noun
Something that is unclean or unwanted. It can refer to mud, dust, waste, or things that should be thrown away.

“Maach deng Schong propper, do ass ze vill Dreck un.”

Clean your shoes, there is too much dirt on them.

Also means
  1. dirt, filth
  2. rubbish, junk, refuse
  3. excrement, feces
  4. dirt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
einfach[ˈɑɪ̯nfɑχ]
adj
Something that is not difficult or complicated to do.

“Dat ass einfach.”

That is easy.

Also means
  1. easy, simple
  2. easy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
ellen[ˈælen]
adj
Someone or something that is unpleasant to look at.

“Dat ass e ganz ellen Wieder.”

That is very ugly weather.

Also means
  1. ugly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
eng[æŋ]
article
The feminine form of the indefinite article used before singular nouns. It can also be used with numbers to mean 'about' or 'some'.

“Si huet zwéin Hënn an eng Kaz.”

She has two dogs and a cat.

Also means
  1. Feminine singular indefinite article: a, an
  2. Plural indefinite article: some; only used in wéi eng (“what kind of”), sou eng (“such, this kind of”), and to indicate a vague number before numerals and certain adjectives like ettlech
  3. a, an

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
entdecken[æntˈdæken]
verb
To find something for the first time or to realize something that was previously unknown.

“Ech wëll nei Saachen entdecken.”

I want to discover new things.

Also means
  1. to discover

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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F
Luxembourgish
fad[faːt]
adj
Something that lacks flavor or is not interesting.

“D'Zopp schmaacht fad.”

The soup tastes bland.

Also means
  1. bland, insipid, tasteless
  2. dull, boring, bland
  3. bland

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
fees
verb
The form of the verb feeën used when addressing someone informally. It refers to the action of doing something to someone or performing a task.

“Du fees d'Aarbecht gutt.”

You are doing the work well.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present indicative of feeën

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
fest[fæst]
adj
Describes something that is solid, hard, or not easily moved.

“De Buedem ass haut ganz fest.”

The ground is very firm today.

Also means
  1. firm, hard
  2. solid
  3. rigid
  4. fixed, fast
  5. firm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
fir[fiːʀ]
prep
Used to indicate the purpose of an action or the person intended to receive something.

“Dat ass fir dech.”

That is for you.

Also means
  1. for

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
fleck[flæk]
verb
The command form used to tell someone to patch or mend something.

“Fleck elo deng Hues!”

Patch your trousers now!

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of flecken
  2. patch (imperative)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
flirten[ˈflœː(ʀ)ten]
verb
To behave in a way that suggests a sexual or romantic interest in someone in a playful way.

“Si flirten gären zesummen.”

They like to flirt together.

Also means
  1. to flirt

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
flou[flu]
adj
Something that is not clear or easy to see or understand.

“D'Bild ass ganz flou.”

The picture is very blurred.

Also means
  1. vague
  2. blurred, unclear
  3. imprecise

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Force[foʀs]
noun
The physical power or energy that someone or something possesses.

“D'Force vun deem Mann ass immens.”

The strength of that man is immense.

Also means
  1. strength
  2. force

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
fort[fɔʀt]
adverb
Used to describe something that is gone or has left a location.

“Hien ass scho fort.”

He is already gone.

Also means
  1. away, gone
  2. far away
  3. away

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
frees
verb
The act of requesting information from someone.

“Du frees ëmmer vill.”

You always ask a lot.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present indicative of froen
  2. ask

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
frei
verb
This is the imperative command form for the verb freien, used to tell someone to marry or woo.

“Frei dat Meedchen!”

Woo that girl!

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of freien

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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G
Luxembourgish
gewinnen[ɡəˈvinən]
verb
To become familiar with a new situation or to adapt to something over time.

“Et war alles nei fir hien, mee en huet sech séier dru gewinnt.”

It was all new for him, but he got used to it quickly.

Also means
  1. to get used to
  2. to become accustomed to

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
gutt[ɡut]
adj
Describes something of high quality, pleasant, or correct. It is a common word to express approval or positive status.

“Mer sinn op engem gudde Wee.”

We are on a good way.

Also means
  1. good

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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H
Luxembourgish
hal[haːl]
verb
An imperative command form of the verb 'halen' meaning to go get something.

“Hal mol d'Waasser aus der Kichen.”

Fetch the water from the kitchen.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of halen
  2. fetch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Handlung[ˈhantluŋ]
noun
Refers to something that is done or the sequence of events in a story.

“D'Handlung vum Buch ass ganz spannend.”

The plot of the book is very exciting.

Also means
  1. act, action, deed
  2. plot, story

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
haul
verb
This is the command form of the verb to fetch something. You use it when telling one person to go get an object.

“Haul d'Mëllech aus dem Frigo.”

Fetch the milk from the fridge.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of haulen
  2. fetch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
heel[heːl]
verb
The second-person singular imperative form of the verb heelen, meaning to heal or make sound. It is a command or request for someone to get better or to mend something.

“Heel séier!”

Heal quickly!

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of heelen
  2. heal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
heels
verb
The form of the verb to make something healthy again or cure a wound.

“Du heels d'Wonn séier.”

You heal the wound quickly.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present indicative of heelen
  2. heal

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
heet[heːt]
verb
This verb is used to say what someone or something is named.

“Hie heet Marc.”

He is called Marc.

Also means
  1. third-person singular present indicative of haen
  2. is called

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
hell[hæl]
adj
Used to describe something that is filled with light or is light in color.

“D'Zëmmer ass ganz hell.”

The room is very bright.

Also means
  1. clear, bright
  2. light, pale

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
hidden[ˈhiden]
verb
To take care of someone or something, or to watch over them.

“Ech muss d'Kanner hidden.”

I have to look after the children.

Also means
  1. to tend, to mind, to look after
  2. to look after

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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J
Luxembourgish
Jalousie[ʒaluˈzi]
noun
Jalousie can refer to a feeling of being envious of someone else, or a type of window blind made of slats.

“Maach d'Jalousie zou, et ass ze hell.”

Close the window blind, it is too bright.

Also means
  1. jealousy
  2. window blind

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
jee[jeː]
adv
Used to describe something occurring at any time.

“Dat ass dee beschte Film, deen ech jee gesinn hunn.”

That is the best movie I have ever seen.

Also means
  1. ever

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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K
Luxembourgish
keen[keːn]
particle
Used to show that there is not any of something or that someone does not have a specific thing.

“Ech hu keen Zäit haut.”

I have no time today.

Also means
  1. no
  2. not any
  3. not a

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
kill[kil]
adj
Describes something that is very good, impressive, or trendy.

“Dësen Auto ass richteg kill.”

This car is really cool.

Also means
  1. cool

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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L
Luxembourgish
lass[lɑs]
adj
Something that is not tightly fixed or attached.

“D'Schrauf ass lass.”

The screw is loose.

Also means
  1. loose, unattached
  2. loose

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
lee[leː]
verb
The command form used to tell one person to place something down.

“Lee d'Buch op den Dësch.”

Lay the book on the table.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of leeën
  2. lay

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
lei[lɑɪ̯]
verb
The command form used to tell someone to lie down.

“Lei dech kuerz op den Divan.”

Lie down on the sofa for a moment.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of leien
  2. lie down

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Leier[ˈlɑɪ̯ɐ]
noun
A stringed musical instrument used in ancient times.

“Hie spillt op der Leier.”

He is playing on the lyre.

Also means
  1. lyre
  2. hurdy-gurdy
  3. recurring and hence annoying lecture, monologue, theme

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Lett
noun
A person from Latvia or someone belonging to the Latvian ethnic group.

“Hien ass e Lett an schwätzt fléissend Lettesch.”

He is a Latvian and speaks fluent Latvian.

Also means
  1. Latvian, Lett

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
lichen
verb
To force someone to leave a place or job.

“Hie gouf vun der Aarbecht gelichent.”

He was kicked out of work.

Also means
  1. to kick out, to throw out, to sack
  2. to kick out

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
lies
verb
The form used to tell someone to read something, or describing the act of reading for one person.

“Lies w.e.g. dës Säit.”

Please read this page.

Also means
  1. second-person singular present indicative of liesen
  2. second-person singular imperative of liesen
  3. read

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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M
Luxembourgish
manner
adj
Used to describe something that is more like a man or characteristic of a man compared to another thing.

“Hie verhält sech ëmmer manner.”

He is always behaving more like a man.

Also means
  1. comparative degree of mann
  2. more man-like

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
matt[mɑt]
adj
Describing something that is not shiny or bright, or describing a person who feels very tired.

“Ech fillen mech haut ganz matt.”

I feel very weary today.

Also means
  1. matte, dull, wan
  2. feeble, weary
  3. matte

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Maul[mæːʊ̯l]
noun
The mouth of an animal, or sometimes used informally for a person's mouth.

“Den Hond huet e Knach am Maul.”

The dog has a bone in its mouth.

Also means
  1. mouth of an animal
  2. mouth of a person
  3. mouth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
meiden[ˈmɑɪ̯dən]
verb
To stay away from someone or something on purpose.

“Ech probéiere Stress ze meiden.”

I try to avoid stress.

Also means
  1. to avoid
  2. to eschew, to shun

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
meng[meŋ]
pron
A possessive word used to show that something belongs to the speaker. It is used with feminine or plural nouns.

“Hatt ass meng Schwëster.”

She is my sister.

Also means
  1. first-person singular possessive pronoun, nominative or accusative case, feminine or plural object: my
  2. my

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
monter[ˈmontɐ]
adj
Describing someone who is full of energy, awake, and in a merry mood.

“Si ass haut richteg monter.”

She is really lively today.

Also means
  1. lively, awake
  2. merry, gay
  3. lively

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Muckefuck[ˈmukəfuk]
noun
A slang term used to describe very weak coffee or a substitute beverage made from roasted grains or chicory.

“Hien drénkt moies nëmmen e Muckefuck.”

He only drinks coffee substitute in the morning.

Also means
  1. dishwater (unpleasant coffee)
  2. coffee substitute, ersatz coffee
  3. coffee substitute

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
muss[mus]
verb
A form of the verb mussen, meaning to be required to do something.

“Ech muss elo goen.”

I must go now.

Also means
  1. first/second/third-person singular present indicative of mussen
  2. must

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Mond[mont]Appears in an example
noun
The part of the face that is used for eating and speaking.

“Hien huet de Mond opgemaach fir eppes ze soen.”

He opened his mouth to say something.

Also means
  1. mouth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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N
Luxembourgish
nei[nai̯]
adj
Used to describe something that has been recently made, discovered, or acquired.

“Ech hunn eng nei Jackett kaaft.”

I bought a new jacket.

Also means
  1. new

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
nennen[ˈnænən]
verb
To give a name to someone or something, or to call someone or something by a particular name.

“Wéi nennen se d'Kand?”

What are they naming the child?

Also means
  1. to name

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
ni[niː]
adv
Used to indicate that something does not happen at any time.

“Ech war nach ni zu Lëtzebuerg.”

I have never been to Luxembourg.

Also means
  1. never

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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O
Luxembourgish
och[oχ]
adv
Used to say that something else exists or happens in addition.

“Ech ginn och mat.”

I am also going along.

Also means
  1. also
  2. even

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
op[op]
adv
This word describes something that is not closed or shut. It is often used to refer to doors or windows.

“D'Dier ass op.”

The door is open.

Also means
  1. open

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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P
Luxembourgish
Pech[pæɕ]
noun
A sticky substance used for joining things together, or sometimes used to describe bad luck.

“Ech hunn haut vill Pech.”

I have a lot of bad luck today.

Also means
  1. glue
  2. sticky tape
  3. bad luck, misfortune

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
pro[pʀoː]
prep
Used to express the rate of something in relation to another unit.

“Mir fueren 80 Kilometer pro Stonn.”

We are driving 80 kilometers per hour.

Also means
  1. per

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
puer[puɐ̯]
pron
A small number of items or people.

“All puer Woche fannt dir eist „Chamber-Blietchen“ an ärer Bréifkëscht, vläicht och op der Trap oder am Gank;”

Every few weeks we find our "Chamber-Blietchen" in our letter box, perhaps even on the stairs or in the hallway;

Also means
  1. few, some, a few
  2. few

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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R
Luxembourgish
Recht[ʀæɕt]
noun
Something you are allowed to have or do by law or justice.

“Jidderee huet d'Recht op fräi Meenung.”

Everyone has the right to free opinion.

Also means
  1. right, privilege, entitlement
  2. law
  3. right

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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S
Luxembourgish
sat[zaːt]
adj
Describes someone who has eaten enough or is no longer hungry. It can also describe being drunk.

“Ech sinn esou sat!”

I'm so full!

Also means
  1. full, sated
  2. drunk, inebriated

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
schneiden[ˈʃnɑɪ̯dən]
verb
To divide something into pieces using a sharp tool like a knife or scissors.

“Ech muss d'Brout schneiden.”

I have to cut the bread.

Also means
  1. to cut
  2. to carve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
sécher[ˈzeχer]
adj
Feeling confident or certain about something, or being in a state of safety.

“Ech sinn mir ganz sécher.”

I am quite sure.

Also means
  1. sure, certain, confident
  2. safe, secure
  3. sure

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
so[zoː]
verb
The command form of the verb to speak or tell something.

“So mir d'Wourecht.”

Tell me the truth.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of soen
  2. say

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Som[zoːm]
noun
The small hard part of a plant from which a new plant can grow.

“Dëse Som wäert séier wuessen.”

This seed will grow quickly.

Also means
  1. seed

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
sou[zəʊ]
adverb
Another way of saying esou. It is used to describe how something is done or to what extent.

“Ech wosst net, datt et sou spéit wier.”

I did not know it was so late.

Also means
  1. alternative form of esou
  2. so

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
sprang[ʃpʀɑŋ]
verb
The command form of the verb sprangen, which means to jump or leap.

“Sprang iwwer d'Puddell!”

Jump over the puddle!

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of sprangen

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
stellen[ˈʃtælən]
verb
To move something into a specific position or location. It is also used when you ask a question or adjust a device like an alarm clock.

“Stell d'Tass op den Dësch.”

Put the cup on the table.

Also means
  1. to put, to place
  2. to pose (a question, etc.)
  3. to put forward (a suggestion, etc.)
  4. to set, to adjust (an alarm clock, a thermostat, etc.)
  5. to stand
  6. to surrender

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Su[zuː]
noun
A word for money or financial resources, though sometimes also referring to a small sum like a penny.

“Hien huet kee Su méi op senger Bank.”

He has no more money in his bank.

Also means
  1. penny (small sum)
  2. money
  3. financial resources, funds

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
Sucht[zuχt]
noun
A strong and harmful need to regularly have or do something.

“D'Sucht no Zigarette ass schwéier ze iwwerwannen.”

The addiction to cigarettes is hard to overcome.

Also means
  1. addiction

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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T
Luxembourgish
Trauer[ˈtʀɑʊ̯ɐ]
noun
The feeling of deep sadness, especially when someone has died.

“No dem Doud vum Frënd war d'Trauer grouss.”

After the friend's death, the mourning was great.

Also means
  1. mourning
  2. grief

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
verfollegen[fɐˈfoləʑən]
verb
To chase someone or to follow a specific path. It can also mean to treat someone cruelly for their beliefs.

“Glécklech déi, déi wéinst der Gerechtegkeet verfollegt ginn, well fir si ass d'Himmelräich.”

Happy are those persecuted on account of justice, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Also means
  1. to pursue, to follow
  2. to persecute

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
verstoppen[fɐˈʃtopən]
verb
To put something in a place where it cannot be seen, or to block an opening.

“Dir sidd d'Liicht vun der Welt! Eng Stad, déi uewen um Bierg läit, kann een net verstoppen.”

You are the light of the world! One cannot hide a city that lies upon a mountain.

Also means
  1. To hide.
  2. To clog, to congest.
  3. To become clogged, to become congested.
  4. To hide

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
vill[fil]
adj
Used to describe a large amount or a large number of something.

“En huet vill Frënn.”

He has many friends.

Also means
  1. much
  2. many
  3. much, many

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
voll[fol]
adj
Containing as much or as many as is possible or normal. It describes something that has no more space.

“De Glas ass voll.”

The glass is full.

Also means
  1. full

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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W
Luxembourgish
wat[vaːt]
pron
A word used to ask for information about something or to refer to something that is not specific.

“Wat ass däin Numm?”

What is your name?

Also means
  1. what

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
wei
verb
The command form of the verb meaning to measure the weight of something.

“Wei d'Ingredienten virsiichteg of.”

Weigh the ingredients carefully.

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of weien
  2. weigh

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
well[væl]
conj
A word used to explain the reason for something.

“Ech gi geschwënn um Bett, well ech midd sinn.”

I'm going to bed soon because I am tired.

Also means
  1. because

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
werfen[ˈværfen]
verb
To propel something through the air with force using the hand or arm.

“Kanns de mir de Ball werfen? Ech muss e Bléck werfen op d'Auer.”

Can you throw the ball to me? I need to take a look at the clock.

Also means
  1. to throw; to toss
  2. to cast; to throw (a glance, look, etc.)
  3. to throw oneself
  4. to throw

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Luxembourgish
wo[voː]
verb
This is the imperative form of the verb 'woen', used when telling someone to dare to do something.

“Wo et einfach ze maachen!”

Dare to do it simply!

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of woen
  2. dare

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Z
Luxembourgish
Zon[t͡soːn]
noun
An area or region that is distinguished from other parts by some particular feature or characteristic.

“Mir fueren duerch eng Industriezon.”

We are driving through an industrial zone.

Also means
  1. zone

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 2 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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