Luxembourgish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): [ˈbɜɪ̯.ɐ]
  • Rhymes: -ɜɪɐ
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Etymology 1

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From Old High German bior, from Proto-Germanic *beuzą. Cognate with German Bier, Dutch bier, English beer, and Icelandic bjór.

Noun

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Béier m (plural Béier)

  1. (uncountable) beer
  2. (countable) a serving of beer
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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From Old High German bēr, from Proto-West Germanic *bair. Cognate with English boar, which see for more.

Noun

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Béier m (plural Béieren)

  1. boar (male pig)