Yiddish words

Yiddish slang has worked it's way into English, often popping up where we don't even recognize it. Here are 25 Yiddish words you should know.

Yiddish is quite renowned for having its personal rich linguistic tradition. Mainly derived from German and Hebrew, Yiddish consists of many exclusive phrases and words that are known to produce sarcasm, humor, as well as enjoyment at the moment as and when required. Here, we have taken a look at several of the most popular and funny Yiddish sayings that you should take into consideration.

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B'Shert (Yiddish) Noun - A person's soulmate, especially when considered as an ideal or predestined marriage partner - #bshert#soulmate #husband #wife #marriage #partner #ideal #together #forever #words #vocabulary

b'shert (n.) the seeking of a person who will complement you and whom you will complement perectly | yiddish | hebrew | other wordly | vocabulary | english | cool words | destiny | twin flame | true love #hebrewvocabulary

Like many Ashkenazi Jews, Yiddish was my family’s main language until they emigrated to the United States at the turn of the 20th century (and beyond). Of course, even though they learned English after embarking at Ellis Island, some Yiddish words stuck around and some — like klutz — even made their way into the […]

The Jewish diaspora encompasses so many languages, from Ladino to Hebrew to Yiddish, to lesser known tongues such as Yevanic (Judeo-Greek) and Aramaic. For many Ashkenazi Jews, in particular, using Yiddish words can be a fun and humorous way to celebrate our heritage and our ancestors, while also helping to keep the language alive. While […]

Yiddish is a beautiful language, replete with compliments, terms of endearment, and gentle wisdom. Here are our top 13 Yiddish words to use when you want to be nice.