אַליין־דרך־ארץ

Yiddish

Etymology

From אַליין (aleyn, “alone”) +‎ דרך־ארץ (derkherets, “respect”)

Pronunciation

  • (YIVO, Northeastern) IPA(key): /aˈlɛɪ̯n‿dɛr(ə)ˌχɛrət͡s/
  • (Poylish) IPA(key): /aˈlaɪ̯n‿dɛr(ə)ˌχɛɪ̯rət͡s/
  • (Ukrainish) IPA(key): /aˈlɛɪ̯n‿dɛr(ə)ˌχɛɪ̯rət͡s/

Noun

אַליין־דרך־ארץ • (aleyn-derkherets) m

  1. self-respect

References

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