יאָגערײַ

Yiddish

Etymology

יאָגן (yogn, “to speed, to hurry”) +‎ ־ערײַ (-eray). Compare יעגערײַ (yegeray, “hunting”).

Noun

יאָגערײַ • (yogeray) f, plural יאָגערײַען (yogerayen)

  1. persecution
  2. racetrack, course, track
    Synonym: יאָגוועג (yogveg)
  3. rush, haste
    Synonym: יאָגעניש (yogenish)

References

  • Justus van de Kamp et al., “יאָגערײַ” in Jiddisch-Nederlands Woordenboek [Yiddish-Dutch Dictionary], Amsterdam: Stichting Jiddische Lexicografie, 1987-present (ongoing). [1].
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