בענכל

Yiddish

Etymology

באַן (ban) +‎ ־ל (-l) with umlaut.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbɛnχɫ̩/, /ˈbeːnχɫ̩/

Noun

בענכל • (benkhl) n, plural בענכלעך (benkhlekh)

1. local train, commuter train
2. steam tram

References

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