German

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Etymology

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From rollen (to roll) +‎ Fähre (ferry).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈʁɔlfɛːʁə/ (standard; used naturally in western Germany and Switzerland)
  • IPA(key): /ˈʁɔlfeːʁə/ (overall more common; particularly northern and eastern regions)
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  • Hyphenation: Roll‧fäh‧re

Noun

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A cable ferry in Lower Austria, Wachau

Rollfähre f (genitive Rollfähre, plural Rollfähren)

  1. (transport) cable ferry, chain ferry

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