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Vinster

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Central Franconian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Proto-West Germanic *fenestr, from Latin fenestra. Compare Limburgish vinster, German Fenster, Dutch venster.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈvenstəʀ/, [ˈvɪn.stəʀ̥], [ˈvɪn.stɐ]

Noun

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Vinster f or n (plural Vinstere, diminutive Vinstersje)

  1. (Kirchröadsj Ripuarian) window
    Kan de Vinster aofe?
    Can the window be opened?
  2. (Kirchröadsj Ripuarian, computing) window

Usage notes

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  • Always feminine in literature and formal speech. In everyday speech the neuter form is also used.

Derived terms

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