שטאַט

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See also: שטאָט and שטאט

Yiddish

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Etymology 1

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From Middle High German stāt, from Latin status, from stō, stare (stand, remain). Compare English state, Dutch staat, German Staat, Danish stat, Irish stát.

Noun

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שטאַט (shtatm, plural שטאַטן (shtatn)

  1. state (polity)
Derived terms
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Etymology 2

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(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Adverb

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שטאַט (shtat)

  1. slow

References

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