אומדרך־ארץ

Yiddish

Etymology

אומ־ (um-, “un-”) +‎ דרך־ארץ (derkherets, “respect”)

Pronunciation

• (YIVO, Northeastern) IPA^(key): /ˈʊmdɛr(ə)ˌχɛrət͡s/
• (Poylish) IPA^(key): /ˈɪmdɛr(ə)ˌχɛɪ̯rət͡s/
• (Ukrainish) IPA^(key): /ˈɨmdɛr(ə)ˌχɛɪ̯rət͡s/

Noun

אומדרך־ארץ • (umderkherets) m

1. disrespect
2. contempt

Derived terms

• אומדרך־ארצדיק (umder(e)kheretsdik)

References

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