בענקל
benkl/ˈbɛŋkɫ̩/neuter
In Yiddish, the English word "chair" can be translated as שטול or בענקל (benkl).
Meaning: furniture (noun)
Ways to say it
| Yiddish | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| בענקל | benkl | /ˈbɛŋkɫ̩/ | neuter |
| שטול | shtul | masculine |
Both words are used to describe seating furniture, but they refer to different types of objects. שטול is used for a standard chair, while בענקל refers to a small bench or a stool.
Which one should you use?
שטול is a masculine noun used for a standard chair. בענקל is a neuter noun used specifically for a small bench or a stool.
How does it change in a sentence?
שטול is a masculine noun, whereas בענקל is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is benkl and the IPA is /ˈbɛŋkɫ̩/.
Did you know?
- While שטול refers to a standard chair, the word בענקל is etymologically related to the English word 'bank', which originally meant a bench or a long seat.
- The word בענקל uses the suffix ־ל, a diminutive that makes the object sound smaller, cuter, or more endearing to the speaker.
- In many Yiddish-speaking communities, the word שטול might be used figuratively to refer to a position of authority or a 'seat' in a communal or religious sense.
Examples in context
- נעם נאָך אַ שטול.Grab another chair.This sentence shows how to use שטול when asking to grab a chair.Tatoeba #10593011 by shekitten, translation #10465434 by DJ_Saidez
- ברענג נאָך אַ שטול.Fetch another chair.This sentence shows how to use שטול when asking to fetch a chair.Tatoeba #10593010 by shekitten, translation #9116253 by sundown
- נעם דעם אַנדערן שטול!Take the other chair!This sentence shows how to use שטול when telling someone to take a specific chair.Tatoeba #10593013 by shekitten, translation #2041 by Swift
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Example conversation
Menachem and Miriam are organizing a room.
- מנחם Menahemוואו זאָל איך לייגן דעם בענקל?Vu zol ikh leygn dem benkl?Where should I put the chair?
- מרים Miriamלייג עס נעבן דעם טיש, מנחם.Leyg es nebn dem tish, Menachem.Put it next to the table, Menachem.
- מנחם Menahemאיז דאָרט גענוג פלאץ פֿאַרן בענקל?Iz dort genug plats farn benkl?Is there enough room there for the chair?
- מרים Miriamיאָ, עס פאַסט דאָרט גוט.Yo, es past dort gut.Yes, it fits well there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chair” translations and entries בענקל, שטול, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries בענקל, שטול, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
