Monni

See also: monni

Luxembourgish

Etymology

Originally a diminutive of now dated Monnonk (“uncle”), from French mon oncle (“my uncle”). The diminutive is not felt as such anymore.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmoni/

Noun

Monni m (plural Monnien)

1. uncle

   De Pierre seet, hien hätt e Monni an Amerika.

   Pierre says he has an uncle in America.

   De beschte Monni ass de Portmonni.

   (A saying. Literally:) The best uncle is a [well-filled] wallet.