alaaf

Dutch
FWOTD – 8 February 2013

Etymology

Originally from the carnival tradition of Cologne. Either a descendant of the number Eleven, or from the phrase "All gone" in an old Cologne dialect (where it is 'All af').

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /aːˈlaːf/, /ɑˈlaːf/
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  • Hyphenation: alaaf
  • Rhymes: -aːf

Interjection

alaaf

  1. (Brabant, Limburg) A greeting used during carnaval.
    • 2000, Harrie Rook, CARNAVAL, nl.onderwijs.algemeen:
      Over carnaval moet je geen les geven. Carnaval moet je vieren. Alaaf.
      You shouldn't teach about Carnaval in class. Carnaval should be celebrated. Alaaf.
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