reckn

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Bavarian

Etymology

Ultimatively from Proto-Germanic *hrēkijaną (to clear one's throat), from Proto-Indo-European *kreg- (to caw, crow). Cognate with English retch, Icelandic hrækja (to hawk, spit), Limburgish räöke (to induce vomiting). Also related with German Rachen (throat).

Pronunciation

Verb

reckn (past participle greckt)

  1. (Austria, transitive, impersonal) to retch, to gag
    Wiara's grochn håd, håd's eam glei greckt.As soon as he smelled it, he retched.
    Mi reckt's immer, wånn i des Büdl siach.I always have to gag when I see that picture.

Conjugation

Descendants

  • German: recken