זויערשטאָף

Yiddish

Etymology

From German Sauerstoff.

Pronunciation

  • (YIVO, Northeastern) IPA(key): /ˈzɔɪ̯əʁˌʃtɔf/
  • (Poylish, Ukrainish) IPA(key): /ˈzoʊ̯əʁˌʃtɔf/

Noun

זויערשטאָף • (zoyershtofm

  1. (chemistry) oxygen
    Synonym: אָקסיגען (oksigen)