יענע וועלט

Yiddish

Etymology

Literally, “that world”

Pronunciation

• (YIVO, Northeastern) IPA^(key): /ˈjɛnə vɛlt/
• (Poylish, Ukrainish) IPA^(key): /ˈjɛɪ̯nə vɛlt/

Noun

יענע וועלט • (yene velt) f

1. the world to come

Descendants

• → English: yene velt

References

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