Yeshivish glossary term
nifteres
נפטרת
Meaning
- deceased woman
- a woman who passed away
Alternate spellings
nifteret
Usage and context
Feminine counterpart of niftar.
- Category
- mourning - death
- Language origin
- Hebrew
Example in Yeshivish
The nifteres taught for many years.
Plain-English example
The deceased woman taught for many years.