German

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Etymology

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From Middle High German [Term?]. Cognate with Hunsrik leefich. Cognate with Old Saxon luvig, lubig (“willing”)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔɪ̯fɪç/ (standard)
  • IPA(key): /ˈlɔɪ̯fɪk/ (common form in southern Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
  • Hyphenation: läu‧fig
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Adjective

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läufig (strong nominative masculine singular läufiger, comparative läufiger, superlative am läufigsten)

  1. in heat, on heat
    Synonym: brünstig

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