jodenkerk

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of jood (“Jew”) +‎ -en- +‎ kerk (“church”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈjoː.də(n)ˌkɛrk/

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• Hyphenation: jo‧den‧kerk

Noun

jodenkerk f (plural jodenkerken, diminutive jodenkerkje n)

1. (uncommon) synagogue

   Synonym: synagoge

   Hyponyms: sjoel, snoge

Usage notes

Jodenkerk is also used in similes or expressions to indicate disorderliness or tumultuousness.