Monni

See also: monni

Luxembourgish

Etymology

Originally a diminutive of now dated Monnonk (“uncle”), from French mon oncle (“my uncle”). The diminutive is not felt as such anymore.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈmoni/

Noun

Monni m (plural Monnien)

  1. uncle
    De Pierre seet, hien hätt e Monni an Amerika.
    Pierre says he has an uncle in America.
    De beschte Monni ass de Portmonni.
    (A saying. Literally:) The best uncle is a [well-filled] wallet.
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