וואָלט
(Redirected from װאָלט)
Yiddish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Old High German wolta, past tense of wellen. Compare English would.
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
וואָלט • (volt)
- would
- זי וואָלט ליבערשט שטודירט סאָציאָלאָגיע.
- zi volt libersht shtudirt sotsyologye.
- She would rather study sociology.
- should
Usage notes[edit]
This is an auxiliary verb that does not inflect, except the contraction וואָלסטו (volstu). It precedes the past participle to form a subjunctive/conditional mood.
Derived terms[edit]
- כאַלט (khalt)