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Yiddish has it's roots in the Middle Ages. The "Ashkenazim" , or European Jews settled the middle Rhein and began speaking a dialect of Middle High German-- The word itself comes from German Jüdisch, meaning Jewish... however most religious and various other words remained in Hebrew, Yiddish developed independently with the rise of medieval ghettos. Today Russian also serves as an influence for new words...
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What is the yiddish word for old woman?
The Yiddish word for old woman is "bubbie."
What is the Yiddish word for old cockerspaniel?
"AHL-teh HOONT"
What does Alte kokker mean in yiddish?
Translation: Crotchety Old-Person
What is the Yiddish word for Yiddish?
Yiddish = Yiddish (ייִדיש)
How do you say Jewish in Yiddish?
Jewish in Yiddish is "Yiddish".
What does shmatte mean?
its a dirty rag. comes from the Yiddish language!
How do you spell Yiddish?
Yiddish
What does 'Redstu Yiddish' mean?
Redstu Yiddish = You speak YiddishIt can also be written "Redst du Yiddish"
What is the Yiddish name for Robert?
There is no equivalent Yiddish name for Robert. But you can spell Robert in Yiddish as ראָבערט
What does yiddish mean?
Yiddish is the historical language of the Ashkenazi Jews, combining elements of German with Hebrew and Aramaic. It is primarily spoken by Jewish communities originating from Central and Eastern Europe.
How do you pronounce ferschnoshked it's a Yiddish word meaning drunk?
Hello there, Allow me to do my best to write it out: va shnik ed I hope that helps! Sarah The word ferschnoshked may come from old-fashioned Yiddish. In American Yiddish you would say "oongahshashket", (As pronounced by online pronunciation tools).
What is Yiddish for disappointed?
The Yiddish word for disappointed is "Ahntoisht".
