Lahnung

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German[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Low German, from Middle Low German lāne (alley). Cognates include English lane.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈlaːnʊŋ/
  • (file)
  • Hyphenation: Lah‧nung

Noun[edit]

Lahnung f (genitive Lahnung, plural Lahnungen)

  1. (Northern Germany) groyne, breakwater (structure built perpendicular to the shore to prevent erosion)
    Synonym: Buhne

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