פֿייגעלע

Yiddish

Etymology

פֿויגל (foygl) +‎ ־עלע (-ele) with haplology. Compare German Vögele.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈfɛɪ̯ɡəɫə/

Noun

פֿייגעלע • (feygele) n, plural פֿייגעלעך (feygelekh)

1. birdie, little bird
2. A term of endearment for a loved one, especially a man's wife.
3. (derogatory) faggot (homosexual man)

Descendants

• → English: feygele, faygele, faygeleh, feygeleh, fegele, fegeleh, faygelah