אַלפּן

Yiddish

Etymology

From Middle High German alben, from Old High German alpen. Compare German Alpen.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈaɫpn̩/, /ˈaɫpm̩/

Proper noun

אַלפּן • (alpn) pl

  1. Alps (a mountain range in Western Europe)
    Synonym: אַלפּן־בערג‎ (alpn-berg)

References
  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “אַלפּן” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-2023 (ongoing). .
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