Läffel

Alemannic German

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlefəl/

Noun

Läffel m

1. (Alsatian) Alternative form of Leffel

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Läfel (some western dialects)
• Löffel, Löfel (younger Ripuarian forms, influenced by German)

Etymology

From Middle High German leffel, from Proto-Germanic *lapilaz.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlɛfəl/

Noun

Läffel m (plural Läffele, diminutive Läffelche)

1. (most dialects, but dated in parts of Ripuarian) spoon

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Old High German leffil, from Proto-Germanic *lapilaz. Cognate with German Löffel, Dutch lepel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlæfəl/

Noun

Läffel m (plural Läffelen)

1. spoon

Derived terms

• Téiläffel