Baach

Central Franconian

Etymology

From Middle High German bach, from Old High German bah, from Proto-Germanic *bakiz. Cognate with German Bach, Dutch beek, English beach and beck. Feminine gender was originally predominant throughout Central German.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /baːx/

Noun

Baach f (plural Bääch or Baache, diminutive Bäächelche)

1. (most dialects) brook, stream

Usage notes

• The normal plural is Bääch. The weak form Baache is found in a number of (chiefly southern and western) dialects.

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German bach, from Old High German bah, from Proto-Germanic *bakiz. Cognate with German Bach, Dutch beek, English beach and beck.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [baːχ]
• Rhymes: -aːχ

Noun

Baach f (plural Baachen, diminutive Bächelchen)

1. brook, stream

Derived terms

• Baachfrell
• Baachmärel
• Baachnénga