Brachse
German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German brahsem, Old High German brahsmo, brahsma. See Brasse.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Brachse f (genitive Brachse, plural Brachsen)
- (regional, Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland) Alternative form of Brasse (“carp beam”)
Usage notes edit
- The form Brasse is overall about eight times commoner than Brachse.[1] However, the latter is used regionally and is also sometimes preferred in scientific contexts.
Declension edit
Declension of Brachse [feminine]
References edit
Further reading edit
- “Brachse” in Duden online