zoof

Dutch

Alternative forms

sjoof
soof

Etymology

Borrowed from Yiddish זהובֿ‎ (zoev), from Hebrew זָהוּב‎ (zahúv, “gold coin”), related to Hebrew זָהָב‎ (zaháv, “gold”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /zoːf/
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Hyphenation: zoof
Rhymes: -oːf

Noun

zoof m (plural zoven, diminutive zoofje n)

(Bargoens, archaic) guilder
Synonym: gulden

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