Gewënn

Luxembourgish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡeˈven/, [ɡəˈvən]
  • Rhymes: -ən

Etymology 1

From Old High German giwin. Cognate with German Gewinn.

Noun

Gewënn m (plural Gewënner)

1. profit, gain
2. winnings
3. prize

Derived terms

• Haaptgewënn (“first prize”)

Etymology 2

Cognate with German Gewinde.

Noun

Gewënn n (plural Gewënner)

1. thread (of a screw)