Haubn

Bavarian

Alternative forms
  • Haum (spelling)

Etymology

From Middle High German hoube, hūbe, from Old High German hūba, from Proto-Germanic *hūbǭ.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈhɑɔ̯b̥m̩/, /ˈhɑɔ̯m/
  • IPA(key): /ˈhɒːb̥m̩/, /ˈhɒːm/ (Vienna)

Noun

Haubn f (plural Haubn, diminutive Hauberl)

  1. cap (made of softer materials), beanie
    De Haubn is eam z'groß. ― This cap is too large for him.
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