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אַלפּן

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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From Middle High German alben, from Old High German alpen. Compare German Alpen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈaɫpn̩/, /ˈaɫpm̩/

Proper noun

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אַלפּן (alpnpl

  1. Alps (a mountain range in Western Europe)
    Synonym: אַלפּן־בערג (alpn-berg)

References

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  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “אַלפּן” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].