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Yiddish
Yiddish is the "Patois" of languages of every eastern European country with any significant Jewish population during the past 600 years. Dormant for a while after the great Jewish migrations of the early 20th Century and the mass exterminations of the 1930s and 40s, it's experiencing a resurgence today.
879 Questions
How do you say god willing in yiddish?
In Yiddish, "god willing" can be translated as "im yirtzeh hashem."
How do you pronounce the Yiddish girl's name Gitl?
Gitl (גיטל) is pronounced "Ghittel" (with a hard g)
No, "kopel" is not a Yiddish name. It is a Polish and Ukrainian surname that means "little horse" in those languages.
What does bub-by mean in yiddish?
"Bubbe" in Yiddish is a term of endearment for grandmother. It is also spelled as "bubby" in some cases. It is commonly used to refer to one's grandmother.
How do you say make a living in Yiddish?
In Yiddish, "make a living" can be said as "פֿאַרציכערן אַ לעבען" (fartsikheren a lebn).
What is the meaning of the yiddish word sechel?
"Sechel" in Yiddish refers to intelligence, wisdom, or common sense. It is often used to describe someone who is smart or has good judgment.
What does the Yiddish name Zirl mean?
The Yiddish name Zirl means "beautiful". It is a variation of the name Zipporah which means "bird" in Hebrew.
What does Shane mean in yiddish?
In Yiddish, "Shane" means "beautiful" or "pretty." It is commonly used as a term of endearment to compliment someone's appearance.
What is a Yiddish word for hello?
Just as in Hebrew, in Yiddish Shalom can mean "peace," but depending on the context, it can also mean hello or goodbye.
How do you say give me a break in Yiddish?
To say "give me a break" in Yiddish, you can say "Gib mir a pleytse” which translates to "Give me a break."
What does the yiddish word chaynick mean?
I think you're referring to TCHY-nik.
If so, that's literally a small piece of china or pottery. You probably heard it
as part of an exclamation like "Hahk mir nisht kain TCHYnik !"
Literally, that outburst means "Don't hit me a small piece of pottery !", and it
obviously loses a lot in translation.
Its function in Yiddish is "For Pete's sake quit PESTERING me already !"
How do you use shlemiel in a sentence?
Secret Agent 86 (MaxwellSmart) from the sitcom GetSmart! is an excellent example of a shlemiel.
This Yiddish word can be spelt in a variety of ways: shlemiel, schlemihl, or schlemiel.
Every schlemiel has his schlemazel.
The schlemiel is the guy in the restaurant that spills his soup. The schlemazel is the guy he happens to spill it on.
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How do you say intelligence in Yiddish?
You could use the expression "Yiddisher kop" or the words "sechel" or "seheludo".
What does the yiddish name Leybl mean?
"Leyb" is a lion. "Leybl" is the diminuitive ... small or young lion.
How do you say Do You Understand in Yiddish?
In Yiddish, you would say "Farshtayst du?" to ask someone if they understand.
What does the yiddish word shayla mean?
"Shayla" in Yiddish means a question or a dilemma. It is often used to refer to a religious or moral question that requires thought and consideration.
What is the Yiddish translation of little men?
The Yiddish translation of "little men" is "קליינע מענטשן" (kleynə mentshn).
What is the Yiddish word for a Jewish village?
The Jewish villages of Europe, which (generally speaking) no longer exist, were known as shtetls.
