Oostre

Hunsrik

Etymology

From Middle High German ostre, from Old High German ōstarun, a case form of ōstara, from Proto-West Germanic *austrā, from Proto-Germanic *Austrǭ. Cognate to Central Franconian German Uustere.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈoːʃtrə/, [ˈoːs.tɾə]

Noun

Oostre n (plural Oostre)

1. Easter

   In Oostre gehm-mer unser Groseltre besughe.

   At Easter we visit our grandparents.

   • Bible, Luke 22:1

     Waar ticht am “Proot Oone Heep Fëst”, woo Oostre kenënt waar.

     The "Festival of Unleavened Bread" was approaching, which was called Easter.

Derived terms

• Oostreblumm
• Oostreeu
• Oostrehaas

 

Further reading

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary