ווינקל

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Yiddish

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Etymology

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From Middle High German winkel, from Old High German winkil, from Proto-Germanic *winkilaz (angle, corner), from Proto-Indo-European *weng- (to bend, bow, arch, curve). Compare Dutch winkel, German Winkel, Old English wincel.

Noun

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ווינקל (vinklm or n, plural ווינקלען (vinklen), diminutive ווינקעלע (vinkele)

  1. (geometry) angle
  2. corner