Leffel
Alemannic German
Alternative forms
Etymology
From Middle High German leffel, from Old High German leffil, from Proto-Germanic *lapilaz (“spoon”). Cognate with German Löffel, Dutch lepel, Plautdietsch Läpel.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlefəl/
Noun
Leffel m
Hunsrik
Etymology
Inherited from Middle High German leffel, from Old High German lepfil, leffil, from Proto-West Germanic *lapil.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlefl̩/
Noun
Leffel m (plural Leffel, diminutive Leffelche)
Further reading
- Piter Kehoma Boll (2021) “Leffel”, in Dicionário Hunsriqueano Riograndense–Português (in Portuguese), 3rd edition, Ivoti: Riograndenser Hunsrickisch, page 102
Pennsylvania German
Etymology
Compare German Löffel, Dutch lepel.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈlɛfl̩/
Noun
Leffel m (plural Leffle)
Rhine Franconian
Alternative forms
- Lewwel
Etymology
Inherited from Middle High German leffel, from Old High German leffil, from Proto-West Germanic *lapil.
Noun
Leffel m