Mahnwache

German (Berlin)

/ˈmaːnˌvaχə/

noun
Definitions
  • candlelight vigil

Etymology

Compound from German mahnen (urge, remind, warn, remind pressingly, admonish) + German Wache (guard, watch, wake).

Origin

German (Berlin)

Wache

Gloss

guard, watch, wake

Concept
Semantic Field

Warfare and hunting

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji
💂 💂‍♀️ 💂‍♂️

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