בענכל

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Yiddish

Etymology

באַן (ban) +‎ ־ל (-l) with umlaut.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈbɛnχɫ̩/, /ˈbeːnχɫ̩/

Noun

בענכל (benkhln, plural בענכלעך (benkhlekh)

  1. local train, commuter train
  2. steam tram

References

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