yiddish strunk שטרונקל

Yes. About half of Yiddish words can trace derivations to German language, depending on the dialect of Yiddish.

What I do know is that in German the word 'strunk' means stalk. 'However, I don't know the literal translation of Yiddish word 'strunckel' or its variations. I've only heard the word used as a last name.

Doesn't the -el or -elle suffix denote a diminutive? So it might mean 'little stalk'.

perhaps it is. I'm winging it a bit.

Me, too.

can you provide the context? that might help a lot.

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