אַלפּן

Yiddish

Etymology

From Middle High German alben, from Old High German alpen. Compare German Alpen.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈaɫpn̩/, /ˈaɫpm̩/

Proper noun

אַלפּן • (alpn) pl

1. Alps (a mountain range in Western Europe)

   Synonym: אַלפּן־בערג (alpn-berg)

References

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