רודף זײַן

Yiddish

Etymology

Literally, “to be a persecutor; pursuer”.

Pronunciation

  • (YIVO) IPA(key): /ˈʁɔɪ̯dəf ˌzaɪ̯n/
  • (Northeastern) IPA(key): /ˈʁeɪ̯dəf ˌzaɪ̯n/
  • (Poylish) IPA(key): /ˈʁɔɪ̯dəf ˌzaːn/
  • (Ukrainish) IPA(key): /ˈʁɔɪ̯dəf ˌzan/

Verb

רודף זײַן • (roydef zayn) (past participle רודף געווען (roydef geven))

  1. to pursue, oppress
    Synonym: רודפֿן (roydefn)

Conjugation

Conjugation of רודף זײַן: see זײַן

References

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