Buxe

See also: buxe

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Via Middle Low German buxe (seemingly from *bock-hose; see Hose). Also a West Central German word; compare Ripuarian Botz, Luxembourgish Box.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbʊksə/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Homophone: Buchse

Noun

Buxe f (genitive Buxe, plural Buxen)

  1. (regional, northern and central Germany, chiefly colloquial) trousers (UK); pants (US)
    Synonym: Hose

Declension

Declension of Buxe [feminine]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative eine die Buxe die Buxen
genitive einer der Buxe der Buxen
dative einer der Buxe den Buxen
accusative eine die Buxe die Buxen

Further reading

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