Borretsch
German edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German boretsch, buretsch, which reflects a Romance language pronunciation of Medieval Latin borāgō. Compare French bourrache.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Borretsch m (strong, genitive Borretsches or Borretschs, no plural)
- (botany) borage (Borago officinalis)
- Synonym: Gurkenkraut
Declension edit
Declension of Borretsch [sg-only, masculine, strong]
| singular | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Borretsch |
| genitive | eines | des | Borretsches, Borretschs |
| dative | einem | dem | Borretsch, Borretsche1 |
| accusative | einen | den | Borretsch |
1Now rare, see notes.
Further reading edit
- “Borretsch” in Duden online
Luxembourgish edit
Noun edit
Borretsch m (uncountable)