Wüüst

Luxembourgish

Alternative forms

  • Wüst (same pronunciation, now less preferred spelling)

Etymology

Borrowed from German Wüste. Related with native wéischt (“malicious, evil”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [vyːst]

Noun

Wüüst f (plural Wüüsten)

  1. desert (arid landform)
    Stämm, déi an der Wüüst liewen, ernäre sech dacks vu Fleesch, Mëllech a gedréchente Friichten.
    Tribes that live in the desert often feed on meat, milk, and dried fruits.

Further reading

  • Wüüst in the Lëtzebuerger Online Dictionnaire
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