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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
What is the Yiddish name for Michael?
"Michael" is the King-James translation of the Hebrew name "MEE-kha-EL" ...
a name constructed of the Hebrew phrase that means "Who is like god !"
There's no need to translate it to anything different in Yiddish, although
the pronunciation winds up somewhat different. Depending on the specific
Yiddish accent or dialect ... (and there are several, springing from the
national origin of the speaker's ancestors) ... it might come out something
like "mih-CHOYL" or "mih-CHOLE".
Yes, "haggle" is not a Yiddish word. It is a term in English that means to negotiate over the terms of a transaction, typically to lower the price.
What is maslatof yiddish term?
"Maslatof" is not a Yiddish term. It appears to be a misspelling or a misunderstanding. If you provide more context or clarify, I can try to assist with the correct term or meaning.
What does the Yiddish word handle mean?
In Yiddish, "handle" can refer to someone's name, nickname, or a catchphrase. It is often used informally to refer to someone.
What is the origin of the Yiddish language?
Yiddish originated in Central Europe during the Middle Ages, blending elements of German dialects with Hebrew and Aramaic vocabulary. It became the common language of Ashkenazi Jews and spread throughout Eastern Europe before declining in usage with Jewish migration to other regions.
How do you say never forget in yiddish?
In Yiddish, "never forget" is said as "קען מיר נישט פֿארגעסן" (ken mir nisht fargesn).
"Kayla" is not a Yiddish word. It is a name of Hebrew origin meaning "crown" or "laurel."
What is the English translation of the yiddish name slava?
Slava is a Russian name that means "Glory." In Yiddish, it is spelled סלאַווע
What does the Yiddish word goniff mean?
That's the form in which the Hebrew "gahn-AHV"
was adopted into Yiddish. It means 'thief'.
How do you say little girl in Yiddish?
"MAY-dl" (rhymes with 'draydle')
A VERY little girl might be the diminuitive of the original diminuitive ... "MAY-deh-leh".
What does Schneller mean in yiddish?
"Schneller" in Yiddish means "faster" in English. It is used to indicate a desire for something to be done quickly or with speed.
How do you translate Daniel into yiddish?
"Daniel" is the King James spelling of the Hebrew name "dah-nee-EL".
Yiddish has no need to change a perfectly good Hebrew name to something else.
In modern Hebrew, it's "dah-nee-EL", and in Yiddish, it's most often something
close to "dah-NEEL" or "daw-NEEL".
How do you say daughter in yiddish?
"TOCH-tair" ... straight from German. For that matter, so is "DAUGH-ter".
How do you say loved one in yiddish?
A loved one in Yiddish can be referred to as a "balebos," which translates to something like "master of the house" or "head of the household."
Methinks it's Yiddish for "Crazy" Example:
"You Meshugena schmuck!!"
What does gornish telfen mean in yiddish?
"Gornish telfen" is a Yiddish phrase that roughly translates to "worthless talk" or "nonsense." It is often used to dismiss something as trivial or unimportant.
Who would have spoken Hebrew Yiddish and Aramaic?
From about 300 B.C.E. until the mid-1800s, nobody spoke Hebrew, except as a liturgical language. Yiddish was spoken primarily by Jews in the German, Russian, and Austrian Empires which covered most of Central and Eastern Europe and their descendants. Aramaic is a dead language that was spoken as a lingua franca by the people of the Levant from around 400 B.C.E. to about 300 C.E.
