Ulaf

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German anlouf, from Old High German anahlouf. Cognate with German Anlauf.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈulaːf/

Noun

Ulaf m (plural Uleef)

1. attempt, try
   • 2013, Christiane de Bricasart, Wann d'Rous sech verstoppt fir ze kräischen, →ISBN:

     Beim zweeten Ulaf ass meng Stir nach eng Kéier um Bord vum Dësch gelant.

     On the second attempt, my forehead once again landed on the edge of the table.

Related terms

• ulafen