Central Franconian edit

Etymology edit

From the verb aabouwe (to expand). Equivalent to aa (on) +‎ bouw (construction). Compare German Anbau and Dutch aanbouw.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈaːˌbɔu̯/, [ˈæ̃ː-]

Noun edit

Aabouw m (plural Aabui, diminutive Aabuisje)

  1. (Kirchröadsj) extension, annex