רודף

Yiddish

Etymology

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Pronunciation

  • (YIVO, Poylish, Ukrainish) IPA(key): /ˈʁɔɪ̯dəf/
  • (Northeastern) IPA(key): /ˈʁeɪ̯dəf/

Noun

רודף • (roydef) m, plural רודפֿים (rodfem), feminine רודפֿטע (roydefte)

  1. pursuer
  2. oppressor

References

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