sjoof

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Dutch

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Yiddish זהובֿ (zohev), from Hebrew זָהוּב (zahúv). Subsequently devoiced.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃoːf/
  • Audio:(file)
  • Hyphenation: sjoof
  • Rhymes: -oːf

Noun

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sjoof m (plural sjoven, diminutive sjoofje n)

  1. (Bargoens, archaic) Alternative form of zoof
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