Leve
Cimbrian
Dama (Sierra Leone)
Etymology
Related to Mende Leve (“God”), which has the appearance of a loanword and is only used in a few set phrases.
References
- Dalby, T. D. P. (1963) “The extinct language of Dama”, in Sierra Leone Language Review, volume 2, Freetown: Fourah Bay College, pages 50–54
Hunsrik
Etymology
From Middle High German leben, from Old High German lebēn.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈleːvə/
Further reading
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