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German

Etymology

From Leib (“body”) +‎ -chen. Compare Hunsrik Leibche, Austrian German Leiberl, Alemannic German Liibli.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ̯pçən/
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Noun

Leibchen n (strong, genitive Leibchens, plural Leibchen)

  1. (dated) bodice, especially of a dirndl
  2. (Austria, Switzerland) men's undershirt
    Synonyms: Unterhemd, Unterleiberl
  3. (Austria, Switzerland) jersey (shirt worn by an athlete)
  4. T-shirt
  5. A traditional sleeveless shirt worn by children, often with garters attached.
  6. (sports) bib, pinny (A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities)

Declension

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

Further reading

  • “Leibchen” in Duden online
  • “Leibchen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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