אָנשטעלן פֿאַרן שׂונא

Yiddish

Etymology

Literally meaning, "to stand up for the enemy".

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔnˌʃtɛln̩ ˌfarn̩ ˈsɔɪ̯nɜ/

Verb

אָנשטעלן פֿאַרן שׂונא • (onshteln farn soyne) (past participle אָנגעשטעלט פֿאַרן שׂונא (ongeshtelt farn soyne))

1. (reflexive) to play devil's advocate