Gaass

Luxembourgish

Etymology

From Middle High German gazze, from Old High German gazza, from Proto-Germanic *gatwǭ.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡaːs/
  • Rhymes: -aːs
  • Homophone: Gas

Noun

Gaass f (plural Gaassen, diminutive Gässchen)

1. alley (narrow street)

   Synonyms: Gässel, Schloff

2. street in a village or town other the main street, but of any size (now especially in street names)

   Synonyms: Strooss, Niewestrooss

Derived terms

• Gässel