אַבאָנירן

Yiddish

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Etymology

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From French abonner +‎ ־ירן (-irn). Compare German abonnieren.

Verb

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אַבאָנירן (abonirn) (past participle אַבאָנירט (abonirt))

  1. to subscribe (sign up to receive a publication)
  2. to preorder
  3. to book (reserve a space for a limited time or function, esp. theatre)

Usage notes

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  • The past participle was occasionally still seen to be געאַבאָנירט (geabonirt) even during the 19th century.
  • Some speakers use the reflexive אַבאָנירן זיך (abonirn zikh).

Conjugation

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References

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