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Luxembourgish

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Luxembourgish
an[an]
conj
A conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses.

“Ech iessen Brout an Kéis.”

I eat bread and cheese.

Also means
  1. and

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

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Luxembourgish
Ananas[ˈananas]
noun
A large tropical fruit with a rough, spiky skin and sweet, yellow flesh.

“Ech iessen gär eng Ananas am Summer.”

I like to eat a pineapple in the summer.

Also means
  1. pineapple

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
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
Antimon
noun
A chemical element that is a brittle, silvery-white metal. It is often used in alloys.

“Antimon ass e metallescht Element.”

Antimony is a metallic element.

Also means
  1. antimony

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

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Luxembourgish
Kan[kaːn]
noun
A container or vessel used for holding liquids or other substances.

“Hie stellt d'Kan op den Dësch.”

He puts the jug on the table.

Also means
  1. can
  2. pot
  3. jug
  4. churn

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

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Luxembourgish
Band[bant]
noun
A thin, flat strip of material used for tying things together or as a decoration. It can also refer to physical structures like ligaments in the body.

“D'Band vum Kaddo ass rout.”

The ribbon of the gift is red.

Also means
  1. ribbon, band
  2. tape, band (e.g. magnetic tape)
  3. ligament
  4. hoop (on a barrel)

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

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Luxembourgish
Bank[bɑŋk]
noun
A place where people keep their money or borrow money.

“Ech ginn haut bei d'Bank.”

I am going to the bank today.

Also means
  1. bank (financial institution)

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
dann[da(n)]
adv
A word used to refer to a specific time in the past or future, or to indicate what happens next. It can also mean 'in that case' when responding to a situation.

“Mir ginn dann heem.”

We are going home then.

Also means
  1. then (at that time)
  2. then (after that; next)
  3. then (in that case)
  4. then

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

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Luxembourgish
Gang[ɡaŋ]
noun
A different spelling for the word Gank, which means a corridor, hallway, or passage.

“Mir stinn am Gang.”

We are standing in the hallway.

Also means
  1. alternative form of Gank

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

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Luxembourgish
Hanf[hɑnf]
noun
A plant often used to make rope, clothing, or paper. It is a fibrous material.

“D'Seeler gi fréier aus Hanf gemaach.”

Ropes were formerly made from hemp.

Also means
  1. hemp

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

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Luxembourgish
kann[kan]
verb
The conjugated form of the verb 'to be able to' used for the first and third person singular.

“Ech kann haut net kommen.”

I cannot come today.

Also means
  1. first/third-person singular present indicative of kënnen
  2. can

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

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Luxembourgish
Rand[ʀɑnt]
noun
The outer part of an object or an area that forms its boundary.

“Sief virsiichteg, sief net um Rand vum Dësch.”

Be careful, do not sit on the edge of the table.

Also means
  1. edge, border
  2. margin (e.g. of a page)
  3. edge

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

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Luxembourgish
Uran
noun
A heavy, silvery-white metal that is radioactive and used as fuel.

“Uran ass e wichtegt Material fir d'Produktioun vun Energie an Atomkraaftwierker.”

Uranium is an important material for the production of energy in nuclear power plants.

Also means
  1. uranium

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

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Luxembourgish
Brand[bʀɑnt]
noun
A process of burning that can cause destruction.

“D'Pompjeeë si séier bei de Brand komm.”

The firefighters came quickly to the fire.

Also means
  1. fire

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

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Luxembourgish
Handy[ˈhændi]
noun
A small telephone that you can carry with you everywhere.

“Hien däerf den Handy vu sengem eelere Brudder benotzen.”

He may use his elder brother's mobile phone.

Also means
  1. mobile phone, mobile
  2. mobile phone

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

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Luxembourgish
Ozean[ˈoːt͡se.aːn]
noun
A very large body of salt water that covers much of the Earth's surface.

“Den Atlanteschen Ozean ass grouss.”

The Atlantic Ocean is big.

Also means
  1. ocean

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

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Luxembourgish
Titan
noun
A strong, light metal used in many different industries.

“Titan gëtt wéinst senger Haltbarkeet dacks an der Loftfaart benotzt.”

Titanium is often used in aviation due to its durability.

Also means
  1. titanium

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

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Luxembourgish
Banken
noun
Buildings or organizations where people keep their money.

“An der Stad sinn vill Banken.”

There are many banks in the city.

Also means
  1. plural of Bank

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

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Luxembourgish
Januar[ˈjɑ.nuˌaː(ʀ)]
noun
The first month of the year.

“Den Januar ass deen éischte Mount vum Joer.”

January is the first month of the year.

Also means
  1. January

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

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Luxembourgish
landen[ˈlɑndən]
verb
To arrive on the ground after being in the air, or to end up in a specific place.

“De Fliger wäert geschwënn landen.”

The plane will land soon.

Also means
  1. to land

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

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Luxembourgish
Mangan
noun
A brittle, gray metallic element often used in making steel.

“Mangan ass wichteg fir d'Stolindustrie.”

Manganese is important for the steel industry.

Also means
  1. manganese

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

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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
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
Strand[ʃtʀɑnt]
noun
A sandy or pebbly area by the sea or a lake.

“Mir leien haut de ganzen Dag um Strand.”

We are lying on the beach all day today.

Also means
  1. beach

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

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Luxembourgish
Tantal
noun
A rare, hard, blue-grey, lustrous transition metal. It is highly resistant to corrosion.

“Tantal gëtt dacks an elektronesche Baudeeler benotzt.”

Tantalum is often used in electronic components.

Also means
  1. tantalum

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

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Luxembourgish
Elefant[ˌeleˈfant]
noun
A very large mammal with a long trunk and big ears.

“Den Elefant lieft an der Savann.”

The elephant lives in the savanna.

Also means
  1. elephant

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

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Luxembourgish
Holland[ˈholant]
name
A country located in Western Europe. It is often referred to as Holland.

“Ech wunnen zu Holland.”

I live in the Netherlands.

Also means
  1. Holland, the Netherlands (a country in Western Europe)
  2. the Netherlands

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

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Luxembourgish
Känguru[ˈkæŋɡuʁu]
noun
A large marsupial native to Australia, known for hopping on its powerful back legs.

“D'Känguru spréngt duerch de Park.”

The kangaroo hops through the park.

Also means
  1. kangaroo

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

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Luxembourgish
Lanthan
noun
A soft, silvery-white metallic chemical element. It is the first element of the lanthanide series.

“Lanthan gëtt a verschiddenen Zorte vu Glas benotzt.”

Lanthanum is used in various types of glass.

Also means
  1. lanthanum

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

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Luxembourgish
Schwanz[ʃwɑnt͡s]
noun
The part of an animal's body that extends from the end of the spine.

“Den Hond wackelt mat sengem Schwanz.”

The dog is wagging its tail.

Also means
  1. tail
  2. penis

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

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Luxembourgish
Albanien[ɑlˈbaːnjən]
name
A country located in Southeastern Europe.

“Albanien ass e schéint Land.”

Albania is a beautiful country.

Also means
  1. Albania (a country in Southeastern Europe)
  2. Albania

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

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Luxembourgish
Molybdän
noun
A hard, silver-white metal used primarily as an additive in steel alloys.

“Molybdän mécht Stol méi haart a stabil.”

Molybdenum makes steel harder and more stable.

Also means
  1. molybdenum

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

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Luxembourgish
Ir[iːʀ]Means an
noun
An Irishman is a man who comes from Ireland.

“Hien ass en Ir, deen zu Lëtzebuerg lieft.”

He is an Irishman who lives in Luxembourg.

Also means
  1. Irishman

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

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Luxembourgish
eng[æŋ]Means an
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
Fra[fraː]Means an
noun
An adult female human, or a person's female spouse.

“D'Fra liest e Buch.”

The woman is reading a book.

Also means
  1. woman, lady
  2. wife
  3. woman

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

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Luxembourgish
Gol[ɡoːl]Means an
noun
An objective or the act of scoring in a game like football.

“De Spiller huet e wonnerbare Gol geschoss.”

The player scored a wonderful goal.

Also means
  1. goal

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

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Luxembourgish
Rad[raːt]Means an
noun
A circular object that rotates on an axle and is used to move vehicles or machines.

“D'Rad vum Auto ass futti.”

The wheel of the car is broken.

Also means
  1. wheel

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

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Luxembourgish
Rot[ʀoːt]Means an
noun
An opinion or suggestion offered as a guide to action or conduct.

“Ech ginn dir e gudde Rot.”

I am giving you good advice.

Also means
  1. advice

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

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Luxembourgish
Zon[t͡soːn]Means an
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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Luxembourgish
Auto[ˈɑʊ̯to]Means an
noun
A vehicle with four wheels and an engine used for transporting people.

“Meng Mamm fiert mat dem Auto op d'Aarbecht.”

My mother drives the car to work.

Also means
  1. car

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

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Luxembourgish
Bord[boːʀ]Means an
noun
The outer limit or boundary of an object.

“Beim zweeten Ulaf ass meng Stir nach eng Kéier um Bord vum Dësch gelant.”

On the second attempt, my forehead once again landed on the edge of the table.

Also means
  1. edge
  2. border

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

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Luxembourgish
Feld[ˈfælt]Means an
noun
An open area of land used for farming or for playing sports.

“D'Bauer schaffen um Feld.”

The farmers are working in the field.

Also means
  1. field

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

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Luxembourgish
Maul[mæːʊ̯l]Means an
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
Minn[min]Means an
noun
Either a place where minerals are dug from the ground, or an explosive device placed in the ground or water.

“D'Aarbechter schaffen an der Minn.”

The workers are working in the mine.

Also means
  1. mine (excavation)
  2. mine (explosive device)
  3. mine

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

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Luxembourgish
Spur[ʃpuːə̯]Means an
noun
This word is an alternative way to write the word 'Spuer'.

“Mir gesinn eng Spur am Sand.”

We see a trace in the sand.

Also means
  1. alternative spelling of Spuer

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

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Luxembourgish
Blech[blæɕ]Means an
noun
A thin, flat piece of metal, often used for cooking in an oven.

“D'Cookië musse gutt op dem Blech verdeelt ginn.”

The cookies must be spread well on the baking tray.

Also means
  1. sheet (of metal)
  2. baking tray
  3. sheet of metal

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

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Luxembourgish
EngelMeans an
noun
A spiritual being believed to act as an attendant or messenger of God.

“Hien huet e Schutzengel.”

He has a guardian angel.

Also means
  1. angel

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

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Luxembourgish
Genie[ʒeˈni]Means an
noun
A person with an exceptionally high level of intelligence or talent.

“Hien ass e richtege Genie wann et ëm Mathematik geet.”

He is a real genius when it comes to mathematics.

Also means
  1. genius

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

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Luxembourgish
SegelMeans an
noun
An older, no longer recommended spelling of the word Seegel.

“D'Wuert Segel gëtt haut als Seegel geschriwwen.”

The word Segel is written as Seegel today.

Also means
  1. superseded spelling of Seegel
  2. superseded spelling

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

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Luxembourgish
denken[ˈdæŋken]Means an
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
Insekt[inˈzækt]Means an
noun
An insect is a small animal with six legs and usually wings. Examples include ants, bees, and flies.

“Dat ass e klengt Insekt op der Blumm.”

That is a small insect on the flower.

Also means
  1. insect

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

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Luxembourgish
Atelier[ɑtəˈljeː]Means an
noun
A room or building where an artist, photographer, or craftsman works.

“D'Kënschtlerin schafft de ganzen Dag an hirem Atelier.”

The artist works all day in her studio.

Also means
  1. studio
  2. workshop

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

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Luxembourgish
CampingMeans an
noun
An area where people can pitch tents or park caravans for a holiday.

“Mir maachen dëse Summer Vakanz um Camping.”

We are going on holiday at the campsite this summer.

Also means
  1. campsite

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

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Luxembourgish
CousineMeans an
noun
A female cousin. It is an alternative spelling of the word Kusin.

“Meng Cousine kënnt muer op Besuch.”

My cousin is coming for a visit tomorrow.

Also means
  1. cousin

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

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Luxembourgish
Rapport[ʀɑˈpoːʀ]Means an
noun
An official document or statement that provides information about a specific subject.

“D'Firma huet e Rapport iwwer d'Finanze geschriwwen.”

The company wrote a report about the finances.

Also means
  1. report, account
  2. relation, connection
  3. report

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

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Luxembourgish
stellen[ˈʃtælən]Means an
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
Personal[pæʀzoˈnaːl]Means an
noun
The group of people who work for an organization or business.

“Dës Toilettë sinn nëmme fir d'Personal.”

These toilets are only for staff.

Also means
  1. personnel
  2. staff

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

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Luxembourgish
Souvenir[suvəˈniːʀ]Means an
noun
A memory or recollection of a past event. It can also refer to an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.

“Ech hunn e schéine Souvenir un eise Vakanz.”

I have a beautiful memory of our vacation.

Also means
  1. memory, recollection
  2. souvenir
  3. memory

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

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Luxembourgish
Abenteuer[ˈɑbəntɔiər]Means an
noun
An exciting or unusual experience.

“Mir hunn en Abenteuer erlieft.”

We experienced an adventure.

Also means
  1. adventure

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

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Luxembourgish
verstoppen[fɐˈʃtopən]Means an
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
Ar[aːʀ]Appears in an example
noun
A unit of area equal to 100 square meters, commonly used for land measurement.

“Dëst Stéck Land huet eng Fläch vun zéng Ar.”

This piece of land has an area of ten ares.

Also means
  1. are (unit of area)

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

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Luxembourgish
EstAppears in an example
noun
A person from Estonia.

“Mäi Frënd ass en Est.”

My friend is an Estonian.

Also means
  1. Estonian

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

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Luxembourgish
Won[voːn]Appears in an example
noun
A vehicle with wheels used for transporting people or goods.

“Ech fueren an d'Aarbecht mat mengem Won.”

I drive to work with my car.

Also means
  1. car

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

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Luxembourgish
Café[kˈɑfeː]Appears in an example
noun
A place where you can sit down and drink coffee or other beverages. It is often a social spot in the city.

“Mir ginn haut am Nomëtteg an de Café.”

We are going to the café this afternoon.

Also means
  1. a café
  2. pub

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

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Luxembourgish
Fall[fal]Appears in an example
noun
A specific situation, occurrence, or set of circumstances. It can also refer to a legal case or a grammatical category.

“An dësem Fall ass et besser ze waarden.”

In this case it is better to wait.

Also means
  1. case, situation, circumstance
  2. case (of a person)
  3. case (criminal case)
  4. case (grammatical)
  5. free fall
  6. in any case, definitely
  7. case

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

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Luxembourgish
Geld[ɡælt]Appears in an example
noun
The currency used to buy things and pay for services.

“Ech hu keng Suen an ech brauch Geld.”

I have no money and I need money.

Also means
  1. money

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

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Luxembourgish
LettAppears in an example
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
-ung[uŋ]Appears in an example
suffix
A suffix added to a verb to change it into a noun, similar to -ing or -tion in English.

“D'Wierder 'Léisung' an 'Erënnerung' benotze dëse Suffix.”

The words 'solution' and 'memory' use this suffix.

Also means
  1. used to form nouns from verbs
  2. suffix used to form nouns from verbs

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

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Luxembourgish
Zelt[t͡sælt]Appears in an example
noun
A portable shelter made of cloth supported by poles and ropes.

“Mir schlofen haut Nuecht an engem Zelt.”

We are sleeping in a tent tonight.

Also means
  1. tent

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

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Luxembourgish
AstatAppears in an example
noun
A very rare and radioactive chemical element. It is not found in large amounts in nature.

“Astat ass en extrem seelent radioaktiivt Element.”

Astatine is an extremely rare radioactive element.

Also means
  1. astatine

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

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Luxembourgish
FluorAppears in an example
noun
A chemical element that is a pale yellow gas. It is very reactive and is not found naturally in its pure form.

“Fluor gëtt dacks a Form vu Fluorid an Zahnpasta benotzt.”

Fluorine is often used in the form of fluoride in toothpaste.

Also means
  1. fluorine

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

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Luxembourgish
SelenAppears in an example
noun
A non-metallic chemical element that is important for nutrition in small amounts.

“Selen ass e wichtegt Spuerelement fir de Kierper.”

Selenium is an important trace element for the body.

Also means
  1. selenium

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

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Luxembourgish
Steen[ʃteːn]Appears in an example
noun
A hard solid non-metallic mineral matter of which rock is made. It can also refer to a small pebble, a gemstone, or a hard pit inside a fruit.

“Hie geheit ee Steen an d'Waasser.”

He throws a stone into the water.

Also means
  1. stone (substance, material)
  2. stone (piece of rock), pebble
  3. stone, gemstone
  4. stone (of fruit)
  5. gallstone, kidney stone
  6. stone

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

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Luxembourgish
Indien[ˈindjen]Appears in an example
name
A large country located in South Asia with a long history and rich culture.

“Indien ass e grousst Land an Asien.”

India is a large country in Asia.

Also means
  1. India (a country in South Asia)
  2. India

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

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Luxembourgish
KümmelAppears in an example
noun
A plant with seeds that have a strong, distinct flavor. It is commonly used as a spice in cooking and baking.

“Ech maachen gär Kümmel an d'Brout.”

I like to put caraway in bread.

Also means
  1. caraway

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

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Luxembourgish
ItalienAppears in an example
name
Italy is a country located in Southern Europe. It is known for its history, food, and culture.

“Mir maachen dëst Joer Vakanz an Italien.”

We are going on holiday to Italy this year.

Also means
  1. Italy (a country in Southern Europe)
  2. Italy

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

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Luxembourgish
PhosphorAppears in an example
noun
A chemical element that glows in the dark and is essential for living organisms.

“Phosphor gëtt an der Chimie benotzt.”

Phosphorus is used in chemistry.

Also means
  1. phosphorus

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

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Luxembourgish
AlkoholikerinAppears in an example
noun
A woman who suffers from alcoholism.

“Si huet erkannt, datt si eng Alkoholikerin ass.”

She realized that she is an alcoholic.

Also means
  1. female equivalent of Alkoholiker (“alcoholic”)
  2. female alcoholic

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

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