ענקאַוועדע

Yiddish

Etymology

From the pronunciation of the Russian acronym НКВД (NKVD).

Proper noun

ענקאַוועדע • (enkavede) f

(historical, Soviet Union) NKVD (Soviet secret police)

Derived terms

ענקאַוועדעניק‎ (enkavedenik)

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