וואָלקן־קראַצער

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Yiddish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From German Wolkenkratzer (literally cloud-scraper). By surface analysis, וואָלקן (volkn) +‎ קראַצן (kratsn) +‎ ־ער (-er).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ˈvɔɫkn̩ˌkʁat͡səʁ/

Noun[edit]

וואָלקן־קראַצער (volkn-kratserm, plural וואָלקן־קראַצערס (volkn-kratsers)

  1. skyscraper