zwiefach
German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German zwivach.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
zwiefach (strong nominative masculine singular zwiefacher, not comparable)
- (dated) Alternative form of zweifach
- 1912, Martin Luther, Lutherbibel von 1912, Jeremiah 16:18 (with KJV translation)
- And first I will recompense their iniquity and their sin double; because they have defiled my land, they have filled mine inheritance with the carcases of their detestable and abominable things.
- Aber zuvor will ich ihre Missetat und Sünde zwiefach bezahlen, darum daß sie mein Land mit den Leichen ihrer Abgötterei verunreinigt und mein Erbe mit Greueln angefüllt haben.
- 1912, Martin Luther, Lutherbibel von 1912, Jeremiah 16:18 (with KJV translation)
Declension edit
Positive forms of zwiefach (uncomparable)
Further reading edit
- “zwiefach” in Duden online