Senn

See also: senn and Sënn

English

Etymology

South German surname for a dairy farmer, probably related to Sahne (“cream”).

Proper noun

Senn

  1. A surname.

Derived terms

Anagrams

Central Franconian

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /zen/ (but singulars may be distinguishable by tone)

Etymology 1

From Middle High German and Old High German sin, from Proto-West Germanic *sinn.

Alternative forms

Noun

Senn m (plural Senn)

  1. (most dialects) sense
  2. (most dialects) mind
Usage notes
  • The plural may be distinguished from the singular by tone.

Etymology 2

From Middle High German sunde, from Old High German *sunda, northern variant of sunta.

Alternative forms
  • Söng, Sönd (most of Ripuarian)
  • Sönn (south-western Ripuarian)

Noun

Senn f (plural Senn or Senne)

  1. (Moselle Franconian) sin
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