Leibchen

German

Etymology

From Leib (“body”) +‎ -chen. Compare Hunsrik Leibche, Austrian German Leiberl, Alemannic German Liibli.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈlaɪ̯pçən/
  • Audio(file)

Noun

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

  1. (dated) bodice, especially of a dirndl
  2. (Austria, Switzerland) men's undershirt
    Synonyms: Unterhemd, Unterleiberl
  3. (Austria, Switzerland) jersey (shirt worn by an athlete)
  4. T-shirt
  5. A traditional sleeveless shirt worn by children, often with garters attached.
  6. (sports) bib, pinny (A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities)

Declension

Lua error in Module:utilities at line 142: attempt to perform arithmetic on local 'h' (a nil value)

Further reading
  • “Leibchen” in Duden online
  • “Leibchen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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