באַלעבאַטעווען

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Yiddish[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

בעלי־בתּים (balebatem, homeowner) +‎ ־עווען (-even).

Verb[edit]

באַלעבאַטעווען (balebateven) (past participle געבאַלעבאַטעוועט (gebalebatevet))

  1. to manage
  2. to deal with household affairs

Usage notes[edit]

  • The word is most commonly spelt phonetically.

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