Alster

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German

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Etymology 1

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Proper noun

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die Alster f (proper noun, usually definite, definite genitive der Alster)

  1. A tributary of the Elbe River, Germany
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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Clipping of Alsterwasser.

Noun

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Alster n (strong, genitive Alsters, plural Alster)

  1. Clipping of Alsterwasser (shandy).

Etymology 3

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Noun

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Alster f (genitive Alster, plural Alstern)

  1. Alternative form of Elster (magpie)
Declension
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Further reading

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