Häferl

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Bavarian

A Häferl.

Alternative forms

Etymology

Diminutive of Häfn, from Middle High German haven, from Old High German havan, hafan. Probably related to hebn, ultimately from Proto-West Germanic *habbjan.

Pronunciation

Noun

Häferl (plural Häferln) (East Central Bavarian, Vienna, Southern Bavarian, Carinthia)

  1. mug (cup for beverages, usually having a handle and used without a saucer)
  2. hothead (one who angers easily)
  3. (sports, games, humorous) trophy, cup

Hyponyms

Derived terms

German

Etymology

From Bavarian Häferl, equivalent to Häfen +‎ -erl.

Noun

Häferl n (strong, genitive Häferls, plural Häferl)

  1. (Austria) Diminutive form of Häfen; cup
    Synonyms: Becher, Tasse

Declension

Declension of Häferl
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein das Häferl die Häferl
genitive eines des Häferls der Häferl
dative einem dem Häferl den Häferln
accusative ein das Häferl die Häferl

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