Brachse

German

Etymology

From Middle High German brahsem, Old High German brahsmo, brahsma. See Brasse.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈbʁaksə/
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Noun

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  1. (regional, Southern German, Austria, Switzerland) Alternative form of Brasse (“carp beam”)

Usage notes
  • The form Brasse is overall about eight times commoner than Brachse.[1] However, the latter is used regionally and is also sometimes preferred in scientific contexts.

Declension

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References
  1. Brachse,Brachsen,Brasse,Brassen at Google Ngram Viewer

Further reading
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