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We'll go out on a limb here, and assume that the question refers not so much to
the upper-class fraternity brother responsible for Freshman pledge orientation as
to the word pronounced "KHAH-zair" or "KHAH-zer", and popularly associated in
some way with Jewish speech.
The origin of that word is Hebrew, found in the Torah in Leviticus 11:7, pronounced
"khah-ZEER", and usually translated "pig". In colloquial "street" usage, it means
exactly that, plus everything that has come to be associated, rightly or wrongly,
with 'pig'.
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What is the etymology of Yiddish hazer?
There are two meanings to the Yiddish word "hazer" (the "h" is pronounced as the "ch" in "Bach" in this word, and in YIVO transcription the word is spelled KhAZER): 1) a pig: "Er is a khazer" - "He is a pig" (figurative); "Dos is a khazer" - "This is a pig" (literal) 2) to repeat or to recite: "Er khazert gemoreh" - "He is reviewing his Talmud studies" The word comes from Aramaic and Hebrew חזר ("chazer"... same pronunciation), which has the same two meanings. The Talmud explains that the pig returns to its filth and is thus called a "chazer". Incidentally, the stress is placed on the first syllable except when using Modern Israeli or a Sephardic pronunciation of Hebrew or Aramaic.
What does 'Redstu Yiddish' mean?
"Redstu Yiddish" is Yiddish for "Do you speak Yiddish?"
What does rayna mean in yiddish?
"Rayna" means "clean" or "pure" in Yiddish.
How do you say okay in yiddish?
In Yiddish, you can say "eynzik" to mean okay.
What is a Yiddish word for hello?
The Yiddish word for hello is "שלום" (Shalom), which also means peace.
What is the etymology of Yiddish hazer?
There are two meanings to the Yiddish word "hazer" (the "h" is pronounced as the "ch" in "Bach" in this word, and in YIVO transcription the word is spelled KhAZER): 1) a pig: "Er is a khazer" - "He is a pig" (figurative); "Dos is a khazer" - "This is a pig" (literal) 2) to repeat or to recite: "Er khazert gemoreh" - "He is reviewing his Talmud studies" The word comes from Aramaic and Hebrew חזר ("chazer"... same pronunciation), which has the same two meanings. The Talmud explains that the pig returns to its filth and is thus called a "chazer". Incidentally, the stress is placed on the first syllable except when using Modern Israeli or a Sephardic pronunciation of Hebrew or Aramaic.
When did Hazer Tarkhan die?
Hazer Tarkhan died in 737.
What does 'Redstu Yiddish' mean?
"Redstu Yiddish" is Yiddish for "Do you speak Yiddish?"
What does rayna mean in yiddish?
"Rayna" means "clean" or "pure" in Yiddish.
How do you say okay in yiddish?
In Yiddish, you can say "eynzik" to mean okay.
What does the Yiddish slang word goya mean?
It is the Yiddish word for a woman who is not Jewish. It is slang in English, but it is not slang in Yiddish.
What does the Yiddish word bling mean?
Bling is not a Yiddish word or a Hebrew word.
What is a Yiddish word for hello?
The Yiddish word for hello is "שלום" (Shalom), which also means peace.
What does schuss mean in yiddish?
"Schuss" in Yiddish can mean "nonsense" or "foolishness." It is often used to dismiss something as trivial or not worthwhile.
What does the yiddish word spinoza mean?
Spinoza is not a Yiddish word. It appears to be a Spanish name.
What does congratulations mean in yiddish?
The Yiddish word for congratulations is Mazeltov.(pronounced MUZZLE-TOF)
What does mechutonim mean in yiddish?
in-laws
