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   Is Yiddish a good language?

   • The Yiddish language is a wonderful source of rich expressions, especially terms of endearment (and of course, complaints and insults). This article is a follow up on Ten Yiddish Expressions You Should Know. Jewish scriptwriters introduced many Yiddish words into popular culture, which often changed the original meanings drastically.

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   Is Yiddish a Jewish language?

   • The term "Yiddish", short for Yidish Taitsh ("Jewish German"), did not become the most frequently used designation in the literature until the 18th century. In the late 19th and into the 20th century, the language was more commonly called "Jewish", especially in non-Jewish contexts, but "Yiddish" is again the most common designation today.

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   What does 'Yiddish' mean?

   • The term "Yiddish" is also used in the adjectival sense, synonymously with "Ashkenazi Jewish", to designate attributes of Yiddishkeit ("Ashkenazi culture"; for example, Yiddish cooking and "Yiddish music" – klezmer ). By the 10th century, a distinctive Jewish culture had formed in Central Europe.

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   What is Yiddish grammar?

   • Yiddish grammar can vary slightly depending on the dialect. The main article focuses on standard form of Yiddish grammar while also acknowledging some dialectal differences. Yiddish grammar has similarities to the German grammar system, as well as grammatical elements from Hebrew and Slavic languages.

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   1 day ago · Yiddish ( ייִדיש‎, יידיש‎ or אידיש‎, yidish or idish, pronounced [ˈ (j)ɪdɪʃ], lit. 'Jewish'; ייִדיש-טײַטש‎, historically also Yidish-Taytsh, lit. 'Judeo-German') [9] is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It originates from 9th century [10] : 2 Central Europe, providing the ...

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   2 days ago · The Hebrew alphabet (Hebrew: אָלֶף־בֵּית עִבְרִי, Alefbet ivri), known variously by scholars as the Ktav Ashuri, Jewish script, square script and block script, is traditionally an abjad script used in the writing of the Hebrew language and other Jewish languages, most notably Yiddish, Ladino, Judeo-Arabic, and Judeo-Persian ...

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   2 days ago · 1258. 0. The Yiddish language is a wonderful source of rich expressions, especially terms of endearment (and of course, complaints and insults). This article is a follow up on Ten Yiddish Expressions You Should Know. Jewish scriptwriters introduced many Yiddish words into popular culture, which often changed the original meanings drastically.

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   Mar 21, 2024 · Spelling Yiddish like it’s German. Even if most Yiddish speakers didn’t use many German words when speaking Yiddish, those Jews who wanted to signal their education wrote with its heavy ...

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   6 days ago · Schmooze (shmooze)— Chat, make small talk, converse about nothing in particular. Schmuck (shmuck)—A jerk, or a self-made fool, but this word literally means penis. Shande (shanda, shonda) — A scandal, embarrassment. Shmatte — A rag or old garment. Zayde (zaide)— Grandfather.

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   Mar 20, 2024 · Yiddish Forward. Yiddish-Language Playscripts One of the Library of Congress’ American Memory collections. Yiddish Radio Project The project is dedicated to rescuing every surviving recording from the golden age of Yiddish radio and to disseminating knowledge and interest in the forgotten radio renaissance these recordings bring to life.

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   Apr 7, 2024 · Yiddish is more than a language! WATCH OUR VIDEOS View our videos that highlight things to see and experience Yiddish culture. MUSIC VIDEOS, HUMOR, THEATER AND MORE.