huwen

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɦyu̯ə(n)/

verb

Definitions

to marry, wed
(figuratively) to achieve or join by marriage or a similar alliance

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch huwen inherited from Old Dutch *hīwen inherited from Proto-Germanic *hīwijaną.

Origin

Proto-Germanic

*hīwijaną

Gloss

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

hecheln German
behuwen Dutch, Flemish
uit Dutch, Flemish
uithuwen Dutch, Flemish
*hīwijaną Proto-Germanic
behuwen Middle Dutch
huwen Middle Dutch
hīwan Old High German
geheien Luxembourgish, Letzeburgesch
*hīwen Old Dutch
hīgen Middle Low German