Weis

See also: weis

Hunsrik

Alternative forms

• ways (Wiesemann spelling system)

Etymology

From the adjective weis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /vaɪ̯s/

Noun

Weis ? (plural Weise)

1. the color white

See also

Colors in Hunsrik · Forrve (layout · text)

Weis	Grau	Schwarz
Rod	Ranschegelleb; Braun	Gelleb, Geel
Grien (Hellgrien), (Neongrien)	Grien (Dunkelgrien)	Menz
Meergrien	Blau (Hellblau)	Blau (Dunkelblau)
Feilche	Rosch, Lila	Roserod

Further reading

• Online Hunsrik Dictionary

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German wīse, from Old High German wīsa. Cognate with German Weise, Dutch wijze, Swedish vis.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [vɑɪ̯s]

Noun

Weis f (plural Weisen)

1. way, manner

   Synonyms: Aart, Manéier

2. tune, melody

   Synonym: Melodie

Usage notes

• (way, manner): Often used in the pleonastic construction Aart a Weis (German Art und Weise).

Derived terms

• Schreifweis

Plautdietsch

Noun

Weis f (plural Weisen)

1. orphan