jodenkerk

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of jood (“Jew”) +‎ -en- +‎ kerk (“church”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈjoː.də(n)ˌkɛrk/
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  • Hyphenation: jo‧den‧kerk

Noun

jodenkerk f (plural jodenkerken, diminutive jodenkerkje n)

  1. (uncommon) synagogue
    Synonym: synagoge
    Hyponyms: sjoel, snoge

Usage notes

Jodenkerk is also used in similes or expressions to indicate disorderliness or tumultuousness.

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