Griich

Luxembourgish

Alternative forms

  • Gréich (archaic)

Etymology

From Middle High German Grieche, Krieche. Already the older form Gréich (instead of expected *Grich) must have been influenced by Modern German Grieche. During the 20th century it was adapted to German a second time.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ɡʀiːɕ]

Noun

Griich m (plural Griichen, feminine Griichin)

  1. Greek person
    Mäi beschte Frënd ass Griich.
    My best friend is a Greek.
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