אומדרך־ארץ

Yiddish

Etymology

אומ־ (um-, “un-”) +‎ דרך־ארץ (derkherets, “respect”)

Pronunciation

  • (YIVO, Northeastern) IPA(key): /ˈʊmdɛr(ə)ˌχɛrət͡s/
  • (Poylish) IPA(key): /ˈɪmdɛr(ə)ˌχɛɪ̯rət͡s/
  • (Ukrainish) IPA(key): /ˈɨmdɛr(ə)ˌχɛɪ̯rət͡s/

Noun

אומדרך־ארץ • (umderkherets) m

  1. disrespect
  2. contempt

Derived terms

References

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