וואָלט
(Redirected from װאָלט)
Yiddish edit
Etymology edit
From Old High German wolta, past tense of wellen. Compare English would.
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
וואָלט • (volt)
- would
- זי וואָלט ליבערשט שטודירט סאָציאָלאָגיע.
- zi volt libersht shtudirt sotsyologye.
- She would rather study sociology.
- should
Usage notes edit
This is an auxiliary verb that does not inflect, except the contraction וואָלסטו (volstu). It precedes the past participle to form a subjunctive/conditional mood.
Derived terms edit
- כאַלט (khalt)