Magd
German
Etymology
From Old High German magad from Proto-Germanic *magaþs, from Proto-Indo-European *magh(u)- (“young person”). Near cognates include Dutch meid, maagd and Gothic 𐌼𐌰𐌲𐌰𐌸𐍃 (magaþs) and English maid.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /maːkt/ (standard)
- IPA(key): /maːxt/ (northern and central Germany; chiefly colloquial)
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -aːkt
- Homophone: Markt (nonstandard)
Declension
Further reading
- Magd in Duden online
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