gauw

Dutch

Etymology

From Middle Dutch ga, from Old Dutch gā (“quick, fast”), from Proto-Germanic *ganhuz, *ganhwaz (“sudden, quick”), of unknown origin. Cognate with Low German gau (“quick, fast”), German jäh (“sudden, abrupt”). More at gay.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -ɑu̯
  • IPA(key): /ɣɑu̯/

Adverb

gauw

  1. quickly
  2. soon
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