Luv

See also: luv

German

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle Low German lōf. The contemporary vocalism may be due to the influence of the cognate Dutch loef. See English luff for more.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /luːf/
  • Audio (Germany (Berlin)):(file)

Noun

Luv f (genitive Luv, no plural)

  1. the windward side of a ship (the side facing the wind)
    Antonym: Lee
    Tosende See an Luv und Lee ― raging sea on the windward and leeward sides

Declension

Declension of Luv [sg-only, feminine]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative eine die Luv
genitive einer der Luv
dative einer der Luv
accusative eine die Luv

See also

  • Bug
  • Heck
  • Vorderschiff
  • Achterschiff
  • Längsseite
  • Breitseite
  • längsseits
  • breitseits
  • längsseitig
  • breitseitig

Further reading

  • “Luv” in Duden online
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