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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.

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What Yiddish word means to rescue?

The Yiddish word for "to rescue" is "farshlisn."

What does the Yiddish word flayshick mean?

"Flayshick" in Yiddish refers to something that is meaty or containing meat. It is often used to describe dishes that are meat-based or have a strong meat flavor.

What does Lena mean in Yiddish?

Lena is a variation of Helen, which is a Greek name. It has no meaning in Yiddish, although it is a common Jewish name.

What does the Yiddish word yada mean?

"Yada" in Yiddish means "to know" or "to know something for sure." It is often used colloquially to express understanding or agreement.

What is the yiddish or German language equivalent of the name Edward?

There is no Yiddish equivalent, and the German equivalent is "Edward," the same as in English.

Edward means "rich guard", derived from the Old English elements ead "wealth, fortune" and weard "guard". This was the name of several Anglo-Saxon kings, the last being Saint Edward the Confessor shortly before the Norman conquest in the 11th century.

How do you say filthy rich in yiddish?

In Yiddish, you can say "אָפֿײַליק ריק" (oyfaylik rik) to mean "filthy rich."

How do you spell the name Bedonna or Bedunna in Yiddish?

The name "Bedonna" or "Bedunna" does not have a standard spelling in Yiddish as it is not a traditional Yiddish name. If you are looking to transliterate these names into Yiddish characters, you could use בעדאָנע (Bedonna) or בעדונע (Bedunna) which are approximate phonetic spellings.

What is the Yiddish word for blessing?

a Jewish blessing = Bracha (ברכה)The act of blessing something (in general) = Bentschung (בענטשונג)

What is a shvartza?

"Shvartza" is a Yiddish term that means "black person." It can be considered derogatory and offensive because of its racial connotations. It is important to be sensitive and aware of the impact of using such language.

What is the yiddish word for colored?

The Yiddish word for colored is "farblondzhet."

How do you pronounce one in Yiddish?

In Yiddish, "one" is pronounced as "eins" (איינס).

What does the yiddish word mashugana mean?

"Mashugana" is a Yiddish term that means "crazy" or "foolish." It is often used informally to describe someone who is behaving eccentrically or irrationally.

How do you speak English with a Yiddish accent?

Unless you are playing a part in a dramatic production and are quite good at it, or a Jew speaking to other Jews, then don't. You'll come off as crude and in terrible taste.

Regardless of intent, a Yiddish-accented English speaker is provided in the link below.

Where did the language Yiddish start?

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.

How do you say wife in yiddish?

Both "VIBE" and "FROY" are heard.

"VIBE" is derived from "wife" in old English and Germanic languages.

"FROY" is derived from the German "frau".

Was Eddy Duchin a Jew?

Yes, Eddy Duchin was Jewish. He was a famous American pianist and bandleader known for his performances in the 1930s and 1940s.

What nationality is yiddish?

Yiddish is a language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews, who primarily lived in Central and Eastern Europe. It is not tied to a specific nationality but rather to a cultural and linguistic heritage.

What is Yiddish for the phrase when the penis stands up the brains get buried?

Ven der putz shteht, ligt der sechel in drerd. [from Portnoy's Complaint by Phillip Roth]

What does the Indian chief say in yiddish?

"Indian chief" typically refers to Native American tribal leaders, not Indian as in from India. Yiddish is a Jewish language. It is unlikely for an Indian chief to speak Yiddish, as they would likely speak one of the indigenous languages of their tribe.

What is the yiddish name for Charlotte?

The Yiddish name for Charlotte is Chana.

What is the yiddish translation of the name Bernard?

Names don't necessarily have translations.

In this particular case, you've chosen a real beaut. Before you send it somewhere else,

you ought to be asking where it came from. "Bernard" is the Germanic "Bern Hard", or

"heart of the bear".

Grrowl !

What is the yiddish translation for liar?

The Yiddish translation for "liar" is "ליגער" (leyger).

What does the yiddish a bi gezunt mean?

Roughly "if only healthy". As a response to any gripping statement or complaint,

it means roughly "Gee that's too bad, but look at the big picture: As long as

you've got your health, you can handle it".

Is dzialak a yiddish name?

Działak is a Polish surname that many Jewish people have.