shefele

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Pronunciations

shefele (SHEH-fuh-leh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A term of endearment, literally meaning 'little sheep.'

Example Sentences

  • "Come here, sheffele."

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • Y שעפֿעלע shéfele (diminutive of שאָף shof 'sheep')

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      sheffele, shayfalah, shayfala, shayfala, shefela, sheyfalah, sheyfala, sheyfele, sheyfeleh, sheifele, sheifeleh

Notes

  • plural: 'shefelekh', 'shefelach', or 'shefelech'

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