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Baach
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Central Franconian
Etymology
From gmw-cfr gmh bach, from gmw-cfr goh bah, from gmw-cfr gem-pro *bakiz. Cognate with de Bach, nl beek, en beach and en beck. Feminine gender was originally predominant throughout Central German.
Pronunciation
gmw-cfr /baːx/
Noun
gmw-cfr noun f plural Bääch or Baache diminutive Bäächelche
gmw-cfr most dialects brook, stream
Usage notes
The normal plural is gmw-cfr Bääch. The weak form gmw-cfr Baache is found in a number of (chiefly southern and western) dialects.
Luxembourgish
Etymology
From lb gmh bach, from lb goh bah, from lb gem-pro *bakiz. Cognate with de Bach, nl beek, en beach and en beck.
Pronunciation
lb [baːχ]
lb aːχ 1
Noun
f Bächelchen
brook, stream
Derived terms
lb Baachfrell Baachmärel Baachnénga