Brachse

== German == === Etymology === From Middle High German brahsem, Old High German brahsmo, brahsma. See Brasse. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈbʁaksə/ === Noun === Brachse f (genitive Brachse, plural Brachsen) (regional, Southern Germany, Austria, Switzerland) alternative form of Brasse (“carp beam”) ==== Usage notes ==== The form Brasse is overall about eight times commoner than Brachse. However, the latter is used regionally and is also sometimes preferred in scientific contexts. ==== Declension ==== === References === === Further reading === “Brachse” in Duden online