קימפּעט־פּאַלאַטע

Yiddish

Etymology

From קימפּעט (kimpet, “pregnancy”) +‎ פּאַלאַטע (palate, “hospital ward”). The latter term derives from Russian пала́та (paláta).

Noun

קימפּעט־פּאַלאַטע • (kimpet-palate) f, plural קימפּעט־פּאַלאַטעס (kimpet-palates)

1. maternity ward