sjoof

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish זהובֿ (zohev), from Hebrew זָהוּב (zahúv). Subsequently devoiced.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʃoːf/

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• Hyphenation: sjoof
• Rhymes: -oːf

Noun

sjoof m (plural sjoven, diminutive sjoofje n)

1. (Bargoens, archaic) Alternative form of zoof.