Haubn

Bavarian

Alternative forms

• Haum (spelling)

Etymology

From Middle High German hoube, hūbe, from Old High German hūba, from Proto-Germanic *hūbǭ.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhɑɔ̯b̥m̩/, /ˈhɑɔ̯m/
• IPA^(key): /ˈhɒːb̥m̩/, /ˈhɒːm/ (Vienna)

Noun

Haubn f (plural Haubn, diminutive Hauberl)

1. cap (made of softer materials), beanie

   De Haubn is eam z'groß. ― This cap is too large for him.