hallef

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Old High German halb, from Proto-Germanic *halbaz. Cognate with German halb, English half, Dutch half, Icelandic hálfur.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɑləf/

Adjective

hallef (masculine hallwen, neuter halleft, not comparable)

  1. half
    Ech kéint en halleft Päerd friessen.
    I could eat half a horse.

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