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[Facts] dee as German diminutive?
Has anyone ever heard of the "dee" sound added to the second syllable of a name as a German diminutive? A teacher of mine mentioned this, and used a classmate, Ilan, as an example, saying it would become "Lan-dee." He went on to talk about a girl in his family known as Boldee. I didn't catch the full name, but I assume that means it goes for either gender. I'm guessing it would be like "y/ie" in English. Any fluent German-speakers out there who can confirm or deny this? I intend to live forever, or die trying! - Groucho Marx
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dee as German diminutive?  ·  MoonAgeDaydreamer  ·  6/10/2009, 4:44 PM
Re: dee as German diminutive?  ·  Camilla  ·  6/12/2009, 2:46 PM
Re: dee as German diminutive?  ·  Andy ;—)  ·  6/11/2009, 11:28 AM
Re: dee as German diminutive?  ·  Rene  ·  6/11/2009, 10:24 AM