Honger

See also: honger

Dutch

Alternative forms

• Onger

Etymology

From Middle Dutch onger, honger. An earlier borrowing than Hongaar (which has stress on the second syllable), probably via Middle High German [Term?]. Unrelated to honger (“hunger”).

Pronunciation

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• IPA^(key): /ˈɦɔ.ŋər/

Noun

Honger m (plural Hongeren)

1. (obsolete) Synonym of Hongaar (“Hungarian, Magyar”)

Derived terms

• Hongers

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German hunger, from Old High German hungar. Cognate with German Hunger, Dutch honger, English hunger, Icelandic hungur.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈhoŋeʀ/, [ˈhoŋɐ]

Noun

Honger m (uncountable)

1. hunger

Related terms

• hongereg