Yiddish edit

Etymology 1 edit

From Old High German turran, torran, from Proto-Germanic *durzaną. Compare English dare, Middle Dutch dorren (Dutch durven).

Verb edit

טאָרן (torn) (past participle געטאָרט (getort))

  1. (in negative sentences) may
    דו טאָרסט נישט אַוועקגיין.
    du torst nisht avekgeyn.
    You may not leave.
  2. to be allowed to
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Etymology 2 edit

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Verb edit

טאָרן (torn) (past participle געטאָרעט (getoret))

  1. to jab
  2. to harass, annoy, badger
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