Hambier

Luxembourgish

Alternative forms
  • Hammbier
  • Hamper, Hampel (dialectal)

Etymology

From Middle High German hintber, from Old High German hintberi. Cognate with German Himbeere.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈhamˌbiːʀ/, [ˈhɑmˌbiː.ɐ], [ˈhɑmˌbiə̯]

Noun

Hambier n or f or m (plural Hambieren)

  1. (collective) raspberries
  2. (countable) a (single) raspberry

Usage notes
  • Generally the collective singular is used instead of the plural, but the plural does exist.
  • The collective form is always neuter; the countable one may also be feminine or masculine.
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