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Etymology

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From gemaal +‎ -in, calque of German Gemahlin.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɣəˌmaːˈlɪn/
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  • Hyphenation: ge‧ma‧lin
  • Rhymes: -ɪn

Noun

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gemalin f (plural gemalinnen, diminutive gemalinnetje n)

  1. wife with an important role, important female spouse, consort

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