־לה

Hebrew

Etymology

From Yiddish ־ל (-l), from Old High German -ilī.

Suffix

־לֶה • (-le), plural ־לָךְ • (-lakh)

  2. (colloquial) -ie, -y Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.
    Synonyms: ־ִי (-í), (slang) ־וּש (-ush)
    ‎אִמָּא (íma, “mother”) + ‎־לה → ‎אִמָּא׳לֶה (ímale, “mommy, oh my God!”)

Usage notes

  • When affixed onto words, usually preceded by a geresh (׳) as in אמא׳לה.
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