אָנשטעלן פֿאַרן שׂונא

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Yiddish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally meaning, "to stand up for the enemy".

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈɔnˌʃtɛln̩ ˌfarn̩ ˈsɔɪ̯nɜ/

Verb[edit]

אָנשטעלן פֿאַרן שׂונא (onshteln farn soyne) (past participle אָנגעשטעלט פֿאַרן שׂונא (ongeshtelt farn soyne))

  1. (reflexive) to play devil's advocate