sjoof

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Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish זהובֿ (zohev), from Hebrew זָהוּב (zahúv). Subsequently devoiced.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʃoːf/
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  • Hyphenation: sjoof
  • Rhymes: -oːf

Noun

sjoof m (plural sjoven, diminutive sjoofje n)

  1. (Bargoens, archaic) Alternative form of zoof