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

1. Endearing form of מאַמע (mame): mommy, mummy

Synonyms

• מאַמעניו (mamenyu), מאַמעשי (mameshi)