קאָלדרע
koldre/ˈkɔɫdʁə/feminine
The English word "blanket" is translated into Yiddish as קאָלדרע (koldre) or דאָכענע.
Meaning: fabric (noun)
Ways to say it
| Yiddish | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| קאָלדרע | koldre | /ˈkɔɫdʁə/ | feminine |
| דאָכענע | dokhene | feminine |
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine noun קאָלדרע becomes קאָלדרעס in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as koldre.
Did you know?
- While קאָלדרע is the common term for a blanket, the word דאָכענע is related to the root for 'roof' or 'cover', treating the blanket as a protective ceiling for the sleeper.
- The Yiddish word קאָלדרע is borrowed from the Polish 'kołdra', reflecting the deep historical influence of Polish culture and language on Ashkenazi Jewish communities.
- Yiddish often uses a variety of terms for bedding based on the region of the speaker, such as whether they lived in Poland, Lithuania or Ukraine.
Examples in context
- וווּ איז די קאָלדרע?Where is the blanket?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of the קאָלדרע.Tatoeba #11211407 by shekitten, translation #2412761 by fjrjdk
- דו האָסט נאָך מײַן עלעקטרישע קאָלדרע?Do you still have my electric blanket?This sentence is useful for asking if someone still has a specific קאָלדרע.Tatoeba #13720551 by rul, translation #13719145 by rul
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Menachem and Sarah are preparing for bed.
- מנחם Menahemשרה, קענסטו מיר ברענגען אַ קאָלדרע?Sara, kenstu mir brengen a koldre?Sarah, can you bring me a blanket?
- שרה Saraיאָ, איך וועל עס ברענגען גלייך.yo, ikh vel es brengen glaykh.Yes, I will bring it right away.
- מנחם Menahemאַ דאַנק, עס איז קאַלט דאָ.a dank, es iz kalt do.Thanks, it is cold here.
- שרה Saraהאָט אָן אָט די קאָלדרע.hot on ot di koldre.Here is the blanket.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blanket” translations and entries קאָלדרע, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries קאָלדרע, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
