vésten

Cimbrian

Alternative forms

• bésten (Mezzaselva)

Etymology

Derived from Middle High German vest, from Old High German festi (“firm”).

Adverb

vésten (Sette Comuni)

1. firm, fixed
2. still

   Ande net stéest vésten jukhadar.

   If you don't stand still I'll beat you.

References

• “vésten” 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