German

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Etymology

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From Morgen +‎ -lich. The [t] is a gliding sound frequently inserted between -en- and -lich, compare eigentlich, hoffentlich, wesentlich, etc. It is exceptionally spelt -d- here probably after the antonym abendlich.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈmɔr.ɡənt.lɪç/
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Adjective

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morgendlich (strong nominative masculine singular morgendlicher, not comparable)

  1. matinal, morning
    Antonym: abendlich

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Derived terms

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