טאָרן

Yiddish

Etymology 1

From Old High German turran, torran, from Proto-Germanic *durzaną. Compare English dare, Middle Dutch dorren (Dutch durven).

Verb

טאָרן • (torn) (past participle געטאָרט (getort))

  1. (in negative sentences) may
    דו טאָרסט נישט אַוועקגיין.
    du torst nisht avekgeyn.
    You may not leave.
  2. to be allowed to
Conjugation

Etymology 2

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Verb

טאָרן • (torn) (past participle געטאָרעט (getoret))

  1. to jab
  2. to harass, annoy, badger
Conjugation
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