וועטשינאַ

Yiddish

Etymology

Borrowed from Russian ветчина́ (vetčiná).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /vɛt͡ʃɪˈna/

Noun

וועטשינאַ • (vetshinaf

  1. ham
    Synonym: שינקע (shinke) (much more common)

References

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