Wiev
Central Franconian edit
Alternative forms edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German wīf, northern variant of wīp, from Proto-West Germanic *wīb.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Wiev n (plural Wiever, diminutive Wievje)
Usage notes edit
- As in Standard German, the simplex has a negative tone without being utterly abusive. The diminutive is affectionate, but in a not particularly respectful macho way.
Derived terms edit
German Low German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle Low German wîf, from Old Saxon wīf, from Proto-West Germanic *wīb, from Proto-Germanic *wībą. Cognate with English wife.
Noun edit
Wiev n (plural Wieven)