Wiev

Central Franconian

Alternative forms
  • Weif (most of Moselle Franconian)
  • Wiff (Siegerland)

Etymology

From Middle High German wīf, northern variant of wīp, from Proto-West Germanic *wīb.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʋiːf/

Noun

Wiev n (plural Wiever, diminutive Wievje)

  1. (Ripuarian, derogatory) woman

Usage notes
  • As in Standard German, the simplex has a negative tone without being utterly abusive. The diminutive is affectionate, but in a not particularly respectful macho way.

Derived terms
  • Wieverfastelovend

German Low German

Etymology

From Middle Low German wîf, from Old Saxon wīf, from Proto-West Germanic *wīb, from Proto-Germanic *wībą. Cognate with English wife.

Noun

Wiev n (plural Wieven)

  1. woman
  2. wife
  3. female
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