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Luxembourgish

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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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Luxembourgish
-ung[uŋ]
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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A
Luxembourgish
Absinth
noun
A strong alcoholic drink made from wormwood and other herbs. It is historically known for its green color.

“Hien huet e Glas Absinth gedronk.”

He drank a glass of absinth.

Also means
  1. absinth (liquor)
  2. glass of absinth
  3. wormwood

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

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Luxembourgish
Alkoholikerin
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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Luxembourgish
Artillerie[ˌɑχtiləˈʀiː]
noun
Large military weapons like cannons that are often fired from the ground.

“D'Artillerie huet missi geschoss.”

The artillery fired mistakenly.

Also means
  1. artillery

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
al[aːl]Appears in an example
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
Alter[ˈɑl.tɐ]Appears in an example
noun
The length of time a person has lived, or a stage of life.

“Wéi al bass du? Ech froen dech no dengem Alter.”

How old are you? I am asking you for your age.

Also means
  1. age
  2. old age

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

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B
Luxembourgish
Box[boks]
noun
A piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist down to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg.

“Meng nei Box ass e bëssen ze laang.”

My new trousers are a bit too long.

Also means
  1. trousers

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

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Luxembourgish
Blat[blaːt]Appears in an example
noun
The flat, green part of a plant or tree. It can also refer to a sheet of paper.

“Am Hierscht fält d'Blat vum Bam.”

In autumn, the leaf falls from the tree.

Also means
  1. leaf (of a plant)
  2. sheet, leaf (of paper)
  3. blade (of a tool)
  4. leaf

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

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E
Luxembourgish
Est
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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F
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
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
fro
verb
The command form used when telling one person to ask a question.

“Fro deng Mamm, ob si Zäit huet.”

Ask your mother if she has time.

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

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

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Luxembourgish
floutAppears in an example
adj
The form of the adjective 'flou' used with neutral nouns in the nominative or accusative case.

“Dat flout Kand ass frou.”

That weak child is happy.

Also means
  1. strong/weak nominative/accusative neuter singular of flou
  2. flea

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

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G
Luxembourgish
gentil[ˈʒɑ̃ːti]
adj
Having a pleasant, kind, or friendly personality.

“Hien ass e ganz gentil Jong.”

He is a very nice boy.

Also means
  1. nice
  2. friendly

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

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H
Luxembourgish
Hall[hoːl]
noun
A room or passage inside a building, usually near the front entrance, that connects to other rooms.

“Mir hunn eis Mäntel am Hall opgehaangen.”

We hung our coats in the hallway.

Also means
  1. foyer, lobby, hall, hallway (room, especially near the entrance, which connects other rooms)
  2. hallway

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

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Luxembourgish
Helm[hælm]
noun
A hard protective hat worn to protect the head from injury.

“Du sollst ëmmer en Helm droen wann s du mam Vélo fiers.”

You should always wear a helmet when you ride a bike.

Also means
  1. helmet

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

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Luxembourgish
Hol[hoːl]
noun
Small balls of frozen rain that fall from the sky during a storm.

“Et fält Hol aus dem Himmel.”

Hail is falling from the sky.

Also means
  1. hail (precipitation)
  2. hail

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

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Luxembourgish
hal[haːl]Appears in an example
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
Hanf[hɑnf]Appears in an example
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
haulAppears in an example
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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I
Luxembourgish
Ir[iːʀ]
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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K
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
krit[kʀiːt]
verb
This is a specific verb form derived from the verb kréien, meaning to get or to receive.

“Hien huet e Kaddo krit.”

He received a gift.

Also means
  1. inflection of kréien:
  2. inflection of kréien

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

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Luxembourgish
Kugel[ˈkuʁəl]
noun
A round, solid object like a sphere, or a piece of metal fired from a weapon.

“D'Kanner spillen mat enger Kugel.”

The children are playing with a ball.

Also means
  1. ball, usually solid
  2. bullet, projectile
  3. ball

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

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L
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
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
leiden[ˈlɑɪ̯dən]Appears in an example
verb
To experience pain, hardship, or emotional distress.

“D'Leit leiden ënner der Hëtzt.”

People suffer from the heat.

Also means
  1. to suffer, to feel pain
  2. to bear, to suffer, to endure
  3. to suffer

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

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M
Luxembourgish
Mandel
noun
A small oval nut that comes from a tree.

“Ech iessen gären eng Mandel.”

I enjoy eating an almond.

Also means
  1. almond

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
Minn[min]
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
Mongol
noun
A person from Mongolia or a person of Mongolian descent.

“De Mongol lieft zu Ulan Bator.”

The Mongolian lives in Ulaanbaatar.

Also means
  1. Mongolian

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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O
Luxembourgish
of[oːf]
adv
Used to describe movement away from a place or being disconnected.

“De Knäppche ass of.”

The button is off.

Also means
  1. off
  2. down

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

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Luxembourgish
Osten[ˈostən]
noun
The direction from which the sun rises.

“D'Sonn geet am Osten op.”

The sun rises in the east.

Also means
  1. east

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

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R
Luxembourgish
rennen[ˈʀænən]
verb
To move your legs quickly to go from one place to another.

“D'Kanner rennen am Park.”

The children are running in the park.

Also means
  1. to run

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

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Luxembourgish
Rock[ʀok]
noun
A garment that hangs from the waist and covers the legs.

“Si huet e bloe Rock un.”

She is wearing a blue skirt.

Also means
  1. skirt

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
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
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
Speck[ʃpæk]
noun
A type of cured meat taken from a pig.

“Zum Fr'ihst'ock iessen ech g'aere Speck mat Ee'er.”

For breakfast, I like to eat bacon with eggs.

Also means
  1. bacon

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

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Luxembourgish
stamen[ˈʃtaːmən]
verb
To come from or be derived from a particular source, origin, or family.

“Hien stamen aus enger bekannter Famill.”

He descends from a well-known family.

Also means
  1. to descend
  2. to derive

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

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V
Luxembourgish
vir[fiːʀ]
adv
Located further forward in space or time.

“Hie geet ëmmer vir.”

He always goes ahead.

Also means
  1. ahead, at the front, at the fore
  2. ahead

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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