Yiddish[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From אָפּ־ (op-) + היטן (hitn).
אָפּהיטן • (ophitn) (past participle אָפּגעהיט (opgehit))
- to keep
- to protect
- to look after (take care of)
- to observe (a holiday)
Usage notes[edit]
- The alternative past participle אָפּגעהיטן (opgehitn) is also used.