Strohwitwe/r ist also ein liierter

English translation: to be in a relationship

08:43 Dec 17, 2013
German to English translations [Non-PRO]
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German term or phrase: Strohwitwe/r ist also ein liierter
I am stuck with the Swiss German word "liieter" in this prhase "Strohwitwe/r ist also ein liierter, aber dennoch vorübergehend allein nächtigender Partner"

Does anyone have any idea as to the meaning?
mdp3
United Kingdom
Local time: 23:48
English translation:to be in a relationship
Explanation:
It means the person is in a relationship.
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Erik Freitag
Germany
Local time: 00:48
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4 +9to be in a relationship
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liiert sein
to be in a relationship


Explanation:
It means the person is in a relationship.

Erik Freitag
Germany
Local time: 00:48
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agree  Thomas Pfann: (@John: Derived from French, yes, but not Swiss German - this is a standard German expression)
1 hr
  -> Thanks!

agree  Melanie Maiwald-Meylahn
1 hr
  -> Thanks!

agree  John Speese: Yes, one of those Swiss German words derived from French.
3 hrs
  -> Thanks! It isn't specifically Swiss German, though. Absolutely standard here in the far North.

agree  Edith Kelly
4 hrs
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agree  Melanie Meyer
5 hrs
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agree  franglish: Your answer hadn't appeared on my screen yet.
6 hrs
  -> Thanks!

agree  jccantrell
6 hrs

agree  Johanna Timm, PhD
6 hrs

agree  Eleanore Strauss: Commonly used to indicate a relationship - not only in CH German
7 hrs
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