Loun

See also: loun

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German and Old High German lōn, from Proto-West Germanic *laun. Cognate with German Lohn, Dutch loon, Icelandic laun, West Frisian lean.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /leu̯n/, [ləʊ̯n]
  • Rhymes: -əʊn

Noun

Loun m (plural Léin)

  1. wage, pay
    D’Aarbechter kruten haut hire Loun.
    The workers got their wage today.
  2. reward
    Freet iech a jubiléiert, well äre Loun ass grouss am Himmel!
    Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in Heaven!

Derived terms

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