äärm as n Säärkenmúus

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Saterland Frisian

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Etymology

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Literally: "Poor as a churchmouse". Calque of German arm wie eine Kirchenmaus.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɛːrm as n̩ ˈsɛːrkənˌmuːs/

Adjective

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äärm as n Säärkenmúus (invariable)

  1. (simile) poor as a church mouse

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