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Central Franconian
- Weif (most of Moselle Franconian)
- Wiff (Siegerland)
Etymology
From Middle High German wīf, northern variant of wīp, from Proto-West Germanic *wīb.
Pronunciation
Noun
Wiev n (plural Wiever, diminutive Wievje)
- (Ripuarian, derogatory) woman
Usage notes
- As in Standard German, the simplex has a negative tone without being utterly abusive. The diminutive is affectionate, but in a not particularly respectful macho way.
Derived terms
German Low German
Etymology
From Middle Low German wîf, from Old Saxon wīf, from Proto-West Germanic *wīb, from Proto-Germanic *wībą. Cognate with English wife.
Noun
Wiev n (plural Wieven)
- woman
- wife
- female