Schiev

Schiev

Central Franconian

Alternative forms

• Scheif (Moselle Franconian)

Etymology

From Proto-Germanic *skībǭ. Cognate with German Scheibe, Dutch schijf, English shive.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃiːf/

Noun

Schiev f (plural Schieve, diminutive Schievje)

1. (Ripuarian) disc, slice, pane (flat piece or surface)
   • 1973, “En d’r Kayjass Nummer Null”‎, performed by Bläck Fööss:

     Es en Schiev kapott,
     Es ene Möllemmer fott,
     Hät der Honk am Stätz en Dos:
     Kütt ene Schutzmann aanjerannt,
     Hät uns sechs dann usjeschand,
     Sät: Wat maht ihr sechs dann bloß!

     Is a pane broken,
     Is a dustbin gone,
     Is there a dog with a tin on its tail:
     Then a constable comes running,
     Scolds the six of us,
     Says: What in the world are you six doing!