German

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈzaɪ̯fən/
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Etymology 1

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From Middle High German sīfe. See the main lemma for more

Noun

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Seifen m or n (strong, genitive Seifens, plural Seifen)

  1. Alternative form of Siepen (swampy gorge, valley brook)

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

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Seifen

  1. plural of Seife