אַכסניא

See also: אכסניא

Yiddish

Alternative forms

Etymology

Borrowed from Aramaic אכסניא (ʾaksenyā, “lodging, guest house”), derived from Ancient Greek ξενία (xenía).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /aχˈsanjə/

Noun

אַכסניא • (akhsanye) f, plural אַכסניות (akhsanyes)

  1. inn, tavern
  2. guest house, hostel

Derived terms

  • אַכסניא זײַן (akhsanye zayn)
  • בעל־אַכסניא (bal-akhsanye)

References

  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “אַכסניא” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].
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