eppa

Bavarian

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /ˈɛpa/ (regional variations possible)

Particle

eppa

  1. (indefinite) someone, anyone
  2. (indefinite) something
  3. (modal) maybe, perhaps

Usage notes

  • Eppa can function either as an indefinite pronoun (meaning “someone” or “something”) or as an adverb/modal particle (meaning “maybe” or “perhaps”), depending on context.

Examples

  • Is do eppa? — “Is someone there?”
  • I kim eppa mid. — “Maybe I’ll come along.”

See also

  • epps — a related form

References

  • Franz Ringseis (2006), Ringseis’ Bayerisches Wörterbuch, 2nd ed., Bayerland Verlag
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