Zieh

See also: zieh

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Ziehn (western Ripuarian)

Etymology

From Middle High German zēhe, from Old High German zēha, from Proto-Germanic *taihwǭ (“toe”), from Proto-Indo-European *deyḱ- (“to point out”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /tsiː/

Noun

Zieh m or f (plural Ziehe or Zieh, diminutive Ziehche)

1. (most dialects) toe (digit on the foot)

Usage notes

• Masculine gender is predominant in Ripuarian, feminine gender in Moselle Franconian. As a masculine the plural may be Ziehe or more commonly unchanged Zieh, as a feminine it is always Ziehe.