אײַזנבאַן

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Yiddish

Etymology

From אײַזן (ayzn, iron) +‎ באַן (ban), a calque of German Eisenbahn.

Pronunciation

Noun

אײַזנבאַן (ayznbanf, plural אײַזנבאַנען (ayznbanen)

  1. railroad, railway
    Synonym: באַן (ban)

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References

  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “אײַזנבאַן” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek , Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). .