German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German vlücke, from Old High German flucki. Pertaining to fliegen (to fly). The modern consonantism is Low German (compare Middle Low German vlügge); it has prevailed due to its being more in line with the underlying verb.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈflʏɡə/
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Adjective

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flügge (strong nominative masculine singular flügger, not comparable)

  1. (of birds) fully fledged
  2. (of people) grown-up, independent

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