קוקן

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Yiddish

Etymology

The same word as German kucken, gucken, probably from Middle High German gücken. The initial k- is usually explained through interference of unrelated Middle Low German kīken. Compare also Luxembourgish kucken, Dutch kijken.

Pronunciation

Verb

קוקן (kukn) (past participle געקוקט (gekukt))

  1. To look at

Usage notes

  • Generally takes an object in the dative with אויף (oyf) immediately preceding the object.

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