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Israeli term "zayin"

Hebrew translation: Israel term

21:47 May 12, 2006
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English term or phrase: Israeli term "zayin"
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I would like to know the plural of the slang term "zayin" (when referring to a man's penis).
Dekkel
Local time: 06:25
Hebrew translation:Israel term
Explanation:
Didn't know a woman could have one ;-)

Good question, though: I have never heard it referred to in the plural. I suspect that when it's necessary to do that, you either leave it in the singular, however grammatically incorrect that is, i.e. 'All those men have a penis' instead of 'have penises', or you use shmok(im) instead.
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Eynati
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Dear Eynati,
Thanks very much!
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israeli term
Israel term


Explanation:
Didn't know a woman could have one ;-)

Good question, though: I have never heard it referred to in the plural. I suspect that when it's necessary to do that, you either leave it in the singular, however grammatically incorrect that is, i.e. 'All those men have a penis' instead of 'have penises', or you use shmok(im) instead.

Eynati
PRO pts in category: 8
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Dear Eynati,
Thanks very much!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Prokurator: No plural form for this word. As a substitute "זרגים" may be used.
18 hrs
  -> Yes, that one too. Thanks.
agree  Suzan Chin: Nice topic :-P
1 day 16 hrs
  -> Everything is relevant in our profession ;-)
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