Alphorn

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Alemannic German

Etymology

From Alp +‎ Horn.

Pronunciation

Noun

Alphorn n (plural Alphörner)

  1. (music) alphorn

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Alp +‎ Horn.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈalpˌhɔʁn/, ,
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Noun

Alphorn n (strong, genitive Alphornes or Alphorns, plural Alphörner)

  1. alphorn

Declension

Declension of Alphorn
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Alphorn die Alphörner
genitive eines des Alphornes, Alphorns der Alphörner
dative einem dem Alphorn, Alphorne1 den Alphörnern
accusative ein das Alphorn die Alphörner

1Now rare, see notes.

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