Re: oyf(n) vs. af(n)

[Lori Cahan-Simon <l_cahan...>]

So, my next question is why is it written alef-vov-yud-fe?  What is its
etymolological origin?  If the words of Hebrew derivation, Loshen Koydesh,
are transliterated as spoken, why would alef-vov-yud-fe be transliterated
oyf in order to conform to the orthography, as has been suggested to me?

Lorele

Bill Barabash wrote:

> Isa Kremer, who was a personal acquaintance of Mark Warshavsky
> according to the liner notes for the Collectors Guild anthology,
> clearly pronounces it "oyfn pripetshik" on her recording which
> is on the GRC anthology available from Simon.
>
> -- Bill B.
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