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Luxembourgish

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Luxembourgish
mir[miːr]
pronoun
A pronoun used to refer to yourself when you are the recipient of an action.

“Dat brauchs de mir net ze erklären.”

You don’t have to explain that to me.

Also means
  1. first-person singular, dative: me, to me
  2. me

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

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Luxembourgish
mer[mɐ]Means mir
pron
The unstressed version of the pronoun 'mir', used as the subject 'we'.

“Mer ginn elo heem.”

We are going home now.

Also means
  1. unstressed form of mir
  2. we

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

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Luxembourgish
lo[loː]Appears in an example
adv
A shorter, alternative form of the word elo, meaning at this moment.

“Mir ginn lo heem.”

We are going home now.

Also means
  1. alternative form of elo
  2. now

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

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Luxembourgish
so[zoː]Appears in an example
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
alt[ɑlt]Appears in an example
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
bis[bis]Appears in an example
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
bon[bɔ̃ː]Appears in an example
intj
An expression used to signal agreement, resignation, or to transition to a new topic.

“Bon, da fänken mir elo un.”

Well, then let's start now.

Also means
  1. well, OK

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

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Luxembourgish
man[maːn]Appears in an example
verb
This is a variant spelling of the verb maachen, meaning to make or to do.

“Wat man mir haut?”

What are we doing today?

Also means
  1. alternative form of maachen

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

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Luxembourgish
oftAppears in an example
adverb
Happening many times or on many occasions.

“Mir ginn oft an de Kino.”

We often go to the cinema.

Also means
  1. often

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

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Luxembourgish
pro[pʀoː]Appears in an example
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
sotAppears in an example
verb
A past tense form of the verb soen, meaning to say or tell.

“Hien sot mir d'Wouerecht.”

He told me the truth.

Also means
  1. inflection of soen:

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

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Luxembourgish
Zon[t͡soːn]Appears in an example
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
bietAppears in an example
verb
This is a specific verb form of the verb bieden, which means to offer or to pray.

“Hie biet mir eng Taass Kaffi un.”

He is offering me a cup of coffee.

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

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

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Luxembourgish
blotAppears in an example
adj
This is the neuter form of the adjective for the color blue.

“Dat blot Buch geheert mir.”

The blue book belongs to me.

Also means
  1. neuter nominative of blo
  2. neuter accusative of blo
  3. neuter form of blue

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
dann[da(n)]Appears in an example
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
dono[doˈno]Appears in an example
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
Elch[ælχ]Appears in an example
noun
A large deer found in northern forests with wide antlers.

“Mir hunn en Elch am Bësch gesinn.”

We saw an elk in the forest.

Also means
  1. elk

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

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Luxembourgish
FilmAppears in an example
noun
A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images shown in a cinema or on television.

“Mir kucken haut Owend e gudde Film.”

We are watching a good movie tonight.

Also means
  1. photographic film
  2. motion picture
  3. film, thin layer

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

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Luxembourgish
Gang[ɡaŋ]Appears in an example
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
Hall[hoːl]Appears in an example
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
Holz[hols]Appears in an example
noun
A hard material that makes up the trunks and branches of trees.

“Mir hunn Holz fir de Kamäi gesammelt.”

We collected wood for the fireplace.

Also means
  1. wood

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

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Luxembourgish
leetAppears in an example
verb
A form of the verb leeden, which generally means to suffer or to be sorry.

“Et leet mir leed.”

I am sorry.

Also means
  1. inflection of leeden:

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

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Luxembourgish
Mull[mul]Appears in an example
noun
A type of shellfish that has a dark, hard shell and lives in water.

“Mir iessen haut Mull.”

We are eating mussels today.

Also means
  1. mussel

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

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Luxembourgish
Seem[ˈzeːm]Appears in an example
noun
This word represents the plural form of the name Sam. It is used when referring to multiple people named Sam.

“Mir hunn haut zwee Seem op der Party getraff.”

We met two Sams at the party today.

Also means
  1. plural of Sam

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

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Luxembourgish
sinn[zin]Appears in an example
verb
The most basic verb used to describe the state or identity of a person or object.

“Mir sinn op der Aarbecht.”

We are at work.

Also means
  1. to be

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

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Luxembourgish
Spur[ʃpuːə̯]Appears in an example
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
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
Enkel[ˈæŋkel]Appears in an example
noun
The joint connecting the foot with the leg.

“Ech hunn mir den Enkel verdréint.”

I twisted my ankle.

Also means
  1. ankle

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

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Luxembourgish
hatenAppears in an example
verb
The past tense form of the verb 'to have' used for plural subjects.

“Mir haten gëschter e flotte Rendez-vous.”

We had a nice meeting yesterday.

Also means
  1. first-person plural preterite indicative of hunn
  2. third-person plural preterite indicative of hunn
  3. had

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

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Luxembourgish
Plage[plaːʃ]Appears in an example
noun
A sandy or stony area by the sea or a lake.

“Mir ginn haut op d'Plage.”

We are going to the beach 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
spillAppears in an example
verb
This is the command form of the verb 'spillen' used when talking to one person. It means 'play'.

“Spill mat mir!”

Play with me!

Also means
  1. second-person singular imperative of spillen

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

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Luxembourgish
Süden[ˈzyːdən]Appears in an example
noun
The direction toward the point on the horizon where the sun is at midday in the Northern Hemisphere.

“Mir fueren an de Süden.”

We are traveling to the south.

Also means
  1. south

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

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Luxembourgish
warenAppears in an example
verb
The past tense form of 'to be' used for 'we' or 'they'.

“Mir waren gëschter zesummen am Kino.”

We were at the cinema together yesterday.

Also means
  1. first-person plural preterite indicative of sinn
  2. third-person plural preterite indicative of sinn
  3. were

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

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Luxembourgish
Besuch[beˈzuχ]Appears in an example
noun
An occasion when you go to see a person or a place.

“Mir kréie muer Besuch.”

We are getting a visit tomorrow.

Also means
  1. visit

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

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Luxembourgish
bidden[ˈbiden]Appears in an example
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
Bistro[bˈistʀoː]Appears in an example
noun
A small restaurant or café where you can buy drinks and simple meals.

“Mir treffen eis am Bistro fir e Kaffi.”

We are meeting in the café for a coffee.

Also means
  1. pub
  2. café

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

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Luxembourgish
lassenAppears in an example
adj
This is a grammatical form of the adjective 'lass'.

“Mir hunn e lasse Seel fonnt.”

We found a loose rope.

Also means
  1. inflection of lass:

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

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Luxembourgish
RahmenAppears in an example
noun
The plural form of the word Rahm, which refers to cream.

“De Rahm gëtt dacks fir Zoossen benotzt, an hei hu mir verschidde Rahmen.”

Cream is often used for sauces, and here we have different types of cream.

Also means
  1. plural of Rahm

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

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Luxembourgish
sangen[ˈzɑŋən]Appears in an example
verb
To make musical sounds with the voice.

“Mir fäerten am Chouer ze sangen.”

We enjoy singing in the choir.

Also means
  1. to sing

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

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