Alm

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See also: ALM and alm

German

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Alternative forms

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  • Alp, Alpe, Alb (Swiss, South-West Germany, Vorarlberg)

Etymology

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The form suggests a Bavarian influence (c.f. German Taube vs Bavarian Daum 'dove'). From Middle High German alben, the oblique form of albe, from Old High German alba. Doublet of Alp. Compare Bavarian Alm, Alemannic German Alp, Alpe.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ʔalm]
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Noun

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Alm f (genitive Alm, plural Almen)

  1. alpine pasture
  2. alp

Declension

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Further reading

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  • Alm” in Duden online
  • Alm” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache