English

Noun

Wii ‎(plural Wiis)

1. (video games) A video game system released worldwide by Nintendo in 2006, noted for its unique motion-based control system.

Derived terms

• Wiimote

Alemannic German

Alternative forms

• Wi
• Wy

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /viː/

Noun

Wii m ‎(plural Wii)

1. wine
   • 1902, Robert Walser, Der Teich:

     I will de ine cho und ech öppis z'Abed bringe. E chli Wi und Brot.

     I'll come in later and bring you something for supper. A little wine and bread.

   • 1978, Rolf Lyssey and Christa Maerker, Die Schweizermacher (transcript):

     Wän er am Morge chunt, chan ich äm doch sicher kchai Wii aabüte, sus dänkcht de no: Ah, Alkchoholikcherin…

     If he's coming n the morning, I surely can't offer him wine, otherwise he'll think: Aha, an alcoholic…

Gamilaraay

Noun

wii

1. fire
2. firewood

References

• Dhiirrala Gamilaraay Yuwaalaraay Language Program St Joseph School Po Box 125 Walgett NSW 2368 Australia
• (2003) Gamilaraay Yuwaalaraay Yuwaalayaay Dictionary
• (2015). “Ma Gamilaraay”