גנאַי

Yiddish

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡnaɪ̯/

Noun

גנאַי • (gnay) m

1. a derogatory comment
2. disapproval, contempt

Derived terms

• גנאַייִק (gnayik)

References

1. Uriel Weinreich (1977) Modern English-Yiddish, Yiddish-English Dictionary, New York: Schocken Books
2. Justus van de Kamp et al., “גנאַי” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].