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־לה

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Hebrew

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Etymology

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From Yiddish ־ל (-l), from Old High German -ilī.

Suffix

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־לֶה (-le), plural ־לָךְ (-lakh)

  1. (colloquial) -ie, -y Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.
    Synonyms: ־ִי (), (slang) ־וּש (-ush)
    אִמָּא (íma, mother) + ‎־לה → ‎אִמָּא׳לֶה (ímale, mommy, oh my God!)

Usage notes

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  • When affixed onto words, usually preceded by a geresh (׳) as in אמא׳לה.