Weis

See also: weis

Hunsrik

Alternative forms
  • ways (Wiesemann spelling system)

Etymology

From the adjective weis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /vaɪ̯s/

Noun

Weis (plural Weise)

  1. The color white

See also
Colors in Hunsrik · Forrve (layout · text)
     Weis      Grau      Schwarz
             Rod              Ranschegelleb; Braun              Gelleb, Geel
             Grien (Hellgrien), (Neongrien)              Grien (Dunkelgrien)              Menz
             Meergrien              Blau (Hellblau)              Blau (Dunkelblau)
             Feilche              Rosch, Lila              Roserod

Further reading

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German wīse, from Old High German wīsa. Cognate with German Weise, Dutch wijze, Swedish vis.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [vɑɪ̯s]

Noun

Weis f (plural Weisen)

  1. way, manner
    Synonyms: Aart, Manéier
  2. tune, melody
    Synonym: Melodie

Usage notes

Derived terms

Plautdietsch

Noun

Weis f (plural Weisen)

  1. orphan
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