Cimbrian

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Etymology

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Probably from Old High German folgēn (to follow), whence also bòlgan (to obey) (see there for more). Does not follow regular f > b sound change; perhaps influenced by Standard German folgen. This etymology is incomplete. You can help Wiktionary by elaborating on the origins of this term.

Verb

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fòlgan (third-person singular present indicative fòlghet, past participle gafòlghet, auxiliary haban or zèinan)

  1. (Sette Comuni) to follow
    Fòlgabar béeme büurtzich.We follow those who guide us.

Conjugation

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Derived terms

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References

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  • “fòlga-n” in Martalar, Umberto Martello, Bellotto, Alfonso (1974) Dizionario della lingua Cimbra dei Sette Communi vicentini, 1st edition, Roana, Italy: Instituto di Cultura Cimbra A. Dal Pozzo