יאָגערײַ

Yiddish

Etymology

יאָגן (yogn, “to speed, to hurry”) +‎ ־ערײַ (-eray). Compare יעגערײַ (yegeray, “hunting”).

Noun

יאָגערײַ • (yogeray) f, plural יאָגערײַען (yogerayen)

1. persecution
2. racetrack, course, track

   Synonym: יאָגוועג (yogveg)

3. rush, haste

   Synonym: יאָגעניש (yogenish)

References

• Justus van de Kamp et al., “יאָגערײַ” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].