Aadenke

Central Franconian

Alternative forms
  • Andenke (most of Ripuarian)

Etymology

From Middle High German andenken, anedenken, equivalent to aa- (“on”) +‎ denke (“to think”). Compare German Andenken, Limburgish aandènke, Dutch aandenken.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaːˌdɛŋ.kə/, [ˈæ̃ː-]

Noun

Aadenke n (plural Aadenker or Aadinker, diminutive Aadenkesje)

  1. (Kirchröadsj) memory; remembrance (especially of a deceased person)
  2. (Kirchröadsj) memento; souvenir; keepsake (something of emotional value kept as a reminder)
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