Masculine
Schweif
Meaning
tail (of animal, comet)
Synonyms
Schwanz -es
Gefolgamann
Schwänzlein
Stert
-en.
Frequency
Dialects
Basel-Landschaft
schwanz
Basel-Landschaft
zaagel
Data provided by: Deutsch-Schweizerdeutsches Wörterbuch
Pronounced as (IPA)
[ʃvaɪ̯f]
Etymology
In summary
From Middle High German sweif, from Old High German sweif; related to schweifen.
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