מאַמינקע

Yiddish

Etymology

Possibly directly borrowed from Russian маменька (mamenʹka). By surface analysis, מאַמע‎ (mame) +‎ ־ינקע‎ (-inke). Compare also Czech maminka.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈma.mɪnʲ.kə/, /ˈma.mɪŋ.kə/

Noun

מאַמינקע • (maminke) f

Endearing form of מאַמע‎ (mame): mommy, mummy

Synonyms

מאַמעניו‎ (mamenyu), מאַמעשי‎ (mameshi)

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