lemaskana

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Definitions

  • adv. Finally.

  • adv. Ultimately.

Example Sentences

  • “We had a flat on the way to the chassuna, but lemaskana we arrived.” (Weiser)

  • “Don't give me all the details; lemaskana, did you shaf a car or not?” (Weiser)

  • "What source does it come down to lemaskana?" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Aramaic
  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • A למסקנה > Y למסקנה lemaskone

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      l'maskana, le'maskana

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