malzait

Cimbrian

Etymology

From Middle High German mālzīt, equivalent to mal (“meal”) +‎ zait (“time”). Cognate with German Mahlzeit; compare also English mealtide.

Noun

malzait f

1. (Luserna) mealtime

Interjection

malzait!

1. (Luserna) bon appétit!

References

• “malzait” in Cimbrian, Ladin, Mòcheno: Getting to know 3 peoples. 2015. Servizio minoranze linguistiche locali della Provincia autonoma di Trento, Trento, Italy.