Ziet

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

  • Zick (Kölsch), Zeck (most other Ripuarian)
  • Zitt (Siegerland), Zeit (other Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

    Etymology tree
    Proto-Indo-European *deh₂y-
    Proto-Indo-European *-tis
    Proto-Indo-European *déh₂itis
    Proto-Germanic *tīdiz
    Proto-West Germanic *tīdi
    Old High German zīt
    Middle High German zīt
    Central Franconian Ziet

    Inherited from Middle High German zīt, from Old High German zīt, from Proto-West Germanic *tīdi, from Proto-Germanic *tīdiz, from Proto-Indo-European *déh₂itis, from *deh₂y- + *-tis.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /tsiːt/

    Noun

    Ziet f (plural Zijje or Ziede)

    1. (westernmost and northernmost Ripuarian) time

    Usage notes

    • The plural Zijje is western (around Aachen), while Ziede is northern (around Düsseldorf).
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