gallisch

See also: Gallisch

Dutch

Etymology

From Yiddish חלש‎ (khallish, “nauseous”), from Hebrew חַלָשׁ‎ (chalash, “weak”). Said to be used in theatre circles originally. Probably an association with geil (“horny”) and gallig (“choleric”) has been made, whence the senses angry and hot, an instance of folk etymology.[1]

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ɣɑlis/
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Adjective

gallisch (not comparable)

  1. (Netherlands) nauseous
  2. (Netherlands) angry, irritated
  3. (Netherlands) hot, sensuous, horny

Inflection

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References
  1. Taaladviesdienst Onze Taal: Gallisch van de Galliërs?

German

Pronunciation
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Adjective

gallisch (strong nominative masculine singular gallischer, not comparable)

  1. (relational) of Gaul; Gaulish

Declension

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Further reading
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