Wéngchen
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Luxembourgish
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Through regular velarization in the original open syllable before the ending (-chen < -ihhīn). Compare Schwéngchen from Schwäin (“pig”), and Stengchen from Steen (“stone”). Compare also Ripuarian Central Franconian Weng (“wine”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]Wéngchen m (plural Wéngercher)
- diminutive of Wäin (“wine”)
- Solle mer nach e Wéngchen drénken?
- Should we have another [glass of] wine?