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Schtäin
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Limburgish
Alternative forms
li sjtein Veldeke
li Schtéïn Eupen
li Stäin rhedok Northwest of the Panningen-line
li Schtee rhedok Southeast Limburgish
li Schtéï Eupen
Etymology
li ine-pro *steyh₂-
From Middle Limburgish and Old Limburgish li stein, from li gmw-pro *stain, from li gem-pro *stainaz.
Pronunciation
li /ʃtɛi̯˨n/
li ɛi̯n 1
Noun
m Schtäin Schtäinke̩ li rhedok Southeast of the Panningen-line
stone, rock
pit, stone core of a fruit
li uncountable stone hard substance
li historical stone unit of weight, equivalent to five pounds
calcium buildup especially in cooking equipment
Usage notes
The plural can be distinguished from the singular by the tonal accent.
li Units of measure Geology