"alaaf" meaning in German

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Interjection

IPA: /aːˈlaːf/ Audio: De-alaaf.ogg , De-alaaf2.ogg [Germany, Berlin]
Etymology: Originally from the carnival tradition of Cologne: either from Kölsch ellef (“eleven”) or all af (“all gone”). Etymology templates: {{bor|de|ksh|ellef||eleven}} Kölsch ellef (“eleven”) Head templates: {{head|de|interjection}} alaaf
  1. (chiefly Cologne and Northern Germany) A greeting used during Carnival. Synonyms (chiefly Dusseldorf, Mainz and Southern Germany): helau
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