zoof

Dutch

Alternative forms

• sjoof
• soof

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish זהובֿ (zoev), from Hebrew זָהוּב (zahúv, “gold coin”), related to Hebrew זָהָב (zaháv, “gold”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /zoːf/

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• Hyphenation: zoof
• Rhymes: -oːf

Noun

zoof m (plural zoven, diminutive zoofje n)

1. (Bargoens, archaic) guilder

   Synonym: gulden