braan

See also: brån

Cimbrian

Alternative forms

Etymology

Equivalent to bòr- +‎ an or bóar +‎ an. Cognate with German voran, Old English foran, Old Saxon forana.

Adverb

braan

  1. ahead, before
    Gott dar Hèere ist braan allen.
    The Lord our God comes before all else.
  2. in front
    òondar braan dar andar hénten
    one in front and the other behind
  3. opposite
    Dar alte mann hatzich gabèrmet braan 'me bôore.
    The old man warmed himself opposite the fire.

References
  • “braan” in Martalar, Umberto Martello; Bellotto, Alfonso (1974) Dizionario della lingua Cimbra dei Sette Communi vicentini, 1st edition, Roana, Italy: Instituto di Cultura Cimbra A. Dal Pozzo
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