העפֿטיק

Yiddish

Etymology

From Middle High German heftec, from Old High German heiftig, probably from or related to Proto-West Germanic *haifsti (“struggle, conflict”). Probably influenced by Middle High German heifte (“impetuous”). Compare German heftig.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈhɛftɪk/

Adjective

העפֿטיק • (heftik)

  1. violent
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