Leibchen
German edit
Etymology edit
From Leib (“body”) + -chen. Compare Hunsrik Leibche, Austrian German Leiberl, Alemannic German Liibli.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Leibchen n (strong, genitive Leibchens, plural Leibchen)
- (dated) bodice, especially of a dirndl
- (Austria, Switzerland) men's undershirt
- Synonyms: Unterhemd, Unterleiberl
- (Austria, Switzerland) jersey (shirt worn by an athlete)
- T-shirt
- A traditional sleeveless shirt worn by children, often with garters attached.
- (sports) bib, pinny (A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities)
Declension edit
Declension of Leibchen [neuter, strong]