djep

Albanian

Etymology

From Proto-Albanian *deupa, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰewp-, *dʰewb- (“deep, hollow”). Cognate to Lithuanian dubùs (“deep, hollow”), English deep. Ancient Greek δέπας (dépas, “beaker, goblet”) represents a Proto-Albanian loanword.[1]

Noun

djep m (indefinite plural djepa, definite singular djepi, definite plural djepat)

  1. cradle
  2. deposit (of minerals etc.), depression, dip

References
  1. Çabej, E. 1976a. Studime Gjuhësore I, Studime Etimologjike në Fushë të Shqipes, A-O. Prishtinë: Rilindja, p.129-130

Ladino

Etymology

From colloquial Turkish cep, short form of cep telefonu, literally pocket phone.

Noun

djep ?

  1. mobile phone
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