Brachse
German
Etymology
From Middle High German brahsem, Old High German brahsmo, brahsma.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈbʁaksə/
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Noun
Brachse f (genitive Brachse, plural Brachsen)
- (regional, southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland) Alternative form of Brasse (“carp beam”)
Usage notes
- The form Brasse is overall about eight times commoner than Brachse (see Ngrams). However, the latter is used regionally and is also sometimes preferred in scientific contexts.
Further reading
- Brachse in Duden online