עוולה

See also: עולה

Yiddish

Etymology

Borrowed from Hebrew עַוְלָה (avlá, evil; injustice)

Pronunciation

  • (YIVO) IPA(key): /ˈavlə/

Noun

עוולה • (avlef, plural עוולות (avles)

  1. sin
  2. wrong, injustice

Derived terms

References

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