Leibchen

German

Etymology

From Leib (“body”) +‎ -chen. Compare Hunsrik Leibche, Austrian German Leiberl, Alemannic German Liibli.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈlaɪ̯pçən/

• Audio (Germany):

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Noun

Leibchen n (strong, genitive Leibchens, plural Leibchen)

1. (dated) bodice, especially of a dirndl
2. (Austria, Switzerland) men's undershirt

   Synonyms: Unterhemd, Unterleiberl

3. (Austria, Switzerland) jersey (shirt worn by an athlete)
4. T-shirt
5. A traditional sleeveless shirt worn by children, often with garters attached.
6. (sports) bib, pinny (A colourful polyester or plastic vest worn over one's clothes, usually to mark one's team during group activities)

Declension

Declension of Leibchen [neuter, strong]

	singular			plural
	indef.	def.	noun	def.	noun
nominative	ein	das	Leibchen	die	Leibchen
genitive	eines	des	Leibchens	der	Leibchen
dative	einem	dem	Leibchen	den	Leibchen
accusative	ein	das	Leibchen	die	Leibchen

Further reading

• “Leibchen” in Duden online
• “Leibchen” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache