וועלפּל
velpl
The Yiddish word for "puppy" is וועלפּל (velpl).
וועלפּל refers to a young dog.
Meaning: young dog (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
velpl
Did you know?
- In Yiddish culture, calling someone a וועלפּל is often a term of endearment for a child, regardless of whether dogs are actually present.
- While וועלפּל is a specific term for a young dog, the broader term for a dog, הונד, is used in many Yiddish idioms to describe a person with bad character.
- The root of וועלפּל is shared with the German word Welpe, reflecting the deep linguistic bond between Yiddish and High German.
Examples in context
- דער וועלפּל איז זייער קליין.der velpl iz zeyyer kleyn.The puppy is very small.
- דער וועלפּל שפּילט אין גאָרטן.der velpl shpilt in gortn.The puppy is playing in the garden.
Example conversation
Yitzhak and Sarah are at a pet store.
- יצחק Yitzchakשרה, קוק אויף דעם וועלפּל!Sarah, kuk oyf dem velpl!Sarah, look at this puppy!
- שרה Saraער איז זייער זיס.Er iz zeyer zis.He is very sweet.
- יצחק Yitzchakזאָלן מיר אים קויפן?Zoln mir im koyfn?Should we buy him?
- שרה Saraיאָ, לאָמיר נעמען דעם וועלפּל.Yo, lomir nemen dem velpl.Yes, let's take the puppy.
