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Meaning of "Yiddish" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD YIDDISH

From German jüdisch, from JudeJew.
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PRONUNCIATION OF YIDDISH

Yiddish  [ˈjɪdɪʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF YIDDISH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Yiddish can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES YIDDISH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Yiddish

Yiddish language

Yiddish is the historical language of the Ashkenazi Jews. It originated during the 9th century in Central Europe, providing the pre-existing language of the nascent Ashkenazi community with an extensive Germanic based vocabulary. Yiddish is written with a fully vocalized alphabet based on the Hebrew script. The earliest surviving references date from the 12th century and call the language לשון־אַשכּנז or טײַטש, a variant of tiutsch, the contemporary name for Middle High German. In common usage, the language is called מאַמע־לשון, distinguishing it from Hebrew and Aramaic, which are collectively termed לשון־קודש. The term "Yiddish" 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 more common designation. Modern Yiddish has two major forms. Eastern Yiddish is far more common today. It includes Southeastern, Mideastern, and Northeastern dialects.

Definition of Yiddish in the English dictionary

The definition of Yiddish in the dictionary is a language spoken as a vernacular by Jews in Europe and elsewhere by Jewish emigrants, usually written in the Hebrew alphabet. Historically, it is a dialect of High German with an admixture of words of Hebrew, Romance, and Slavonic origin, developed in central and E Europe during the Middle Ages. Other definition of Yiddish is in or relating to this language.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH YIDDISH


cavendish
ˈkævəndɪʃ
childish
ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ
dish
dɪʃ
fiendish
ˈfiːndɪʃ
horseradish
ˈhɔːsˌrædɪʃ
jadish
ˈdʒeɪdɪʃ
Kaddish
ˈkædɪʃ
kiddish
ˈkɪdɪʃ
Kurdish
ˈkɜːdɪʃ
maidish
ˈmeɪdɪʃ
modish
ˈməʊdɪʃ
oddish
ˈɒdɪʃ
old-maidish
ˌəʊldˈmeɪdɪʃ
outlandish
aʊtˈlændɪʃ
radish
ˈrædɪʃ
reddish
ˈrɛdɪʃ
solidish
ˈsɒlɪdɪʃ
standish
ˈstændɪʃ
Swedish
ˈswiːdɪʃ
widish
ˈwaɪdɪʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE YIDDISH

Yibin
Yichang
yicker
yid
yidaki
Yiddisher

WORDS THAT END LIKE YIDDISH

baddish
baking dish
caddish
cloddish
eddish
faddish
goldish
laddish
maddish
neddish
Petri dish
pie dish
Qaddish
saddish
satellite dish
say Kaddish
serving dish
side dish
the Swedish
vegetable dish

Synonyms and antonyms of Yiddish in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Yiddish» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF YIDDISH

Find out the translation of Yiddish to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Yiddish from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Yiddish» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

意第绪语
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

yiddish
570 millions of speakers

English

Yiddish
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

येहुदी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

اليديشية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Идиш
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Yiddish
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

য়িদ্দিশ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

yiddish
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Yiddish
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Jiddisch
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

イディッシュ語
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

이디시어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Yiddish
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Yiddish
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

இத்திஷ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

यिद्दिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Eskenazi dili
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

yiddish
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Jidysz
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ідиш
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

idiș
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Γίντις
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Yiddish
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

jiddisch
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

jiddisch
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Yiddish

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «YIDDISH»

The term «Yiddish» is very widely used and occupies the 17.214 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «YIDDISH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Yiddish» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Yiddish» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Yiddish

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «YIDDISH»

Discover the use of Yiddish in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Yiddish and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Yiddish
A practical introduction to grammatical rules and useful phrases, with commentaries on the Yiddish culture.
Benjamin Blech, 2000
2
Outwitting History: The Amazing Adventures of a Man Who ...
" In "Outwitting History," Lansky shares his adventures as well as the poignant and often laugh-out-loud stories he heard as he traveled the country collecting books.
Aaron Lansky, 2005
3
Yiddish: A Linguistic Introduction
This 2005 book was the first ever overview of all aspects of Yiddish language and lingustics.
Neil G. Jacobs, 2005
4
Yiddish with Dick and Jane
In text that captures the unque rhythms of the original Dick and Jane readers, and in 35 all-new illustrations, a story unfolds in which Dick and Jane--hero and heroine of the classic books for children that generations of Americans have ...
Ellis Weiner, Barbara Davilman, 2007
5
History of the Yiddish Language
In addition to his text, Weinreich’s copious references and footnotes are also included in this two-volume set.
Max Weinreich, 2008
6
Yiddish Civilisation: The Rise and Fall of a Forgotten Nation
From the Trade Paperback edition.
Paul Kriwaczek, 2007
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Dirty Yiddish: Everyday Slang from What's Up? to F*%# Off!
GET D!RTY Next time you're chattin' with your " khaverim" (friends) and " mishpukheh " (family), bust out some Yiddish expressions that'll liven up the conversation, including: - Cool slang - Funny insults - Explicit sex terms - Raw swear ...
Adrienne Gusoff, 2012
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The Meaning of Yiddish
It is a remarkable feat of high popularization, written with great flair and without a hint of pedantry. . . . The book should be read by all who are interested in language."-Times Literary Supplement
Benjamin Harshav, 1990
9
American Yiddish Poetry: A Bilingual Anthology
Provides information on the Yiddish language and literature, describes poetic forms, and gathers poems in Yiddish and English by seven of the best Jewish American poets
Benjamin Harshav, 1986
10
Yiddish: Turning to Life
Fishman's interest in Yiddish (among other Jewish languages) has previously been difficult to access and it is hoped that the appearance of this book will go some way toward alleviating this situation.
Joshua A. Fishman, 1991

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «YIDDISH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Yiddish is used in the context of the following news items.
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New York Gets the Biggest Yiddish Festival of All
“This is certainly the biggest festival of Yiddish culture that has ever been held in America,” said Zalmen Mlotek, the Folksbiene's artistic director. “And for us it is, ... «Jewish Daily Forward, Jun 15»
2
Yiddish Theater Finds Permanent Home With Museum of Jewish …
Decades ago the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene was one of many companies in New York City that portrayed Jewish immigration and lifestyle, but fast ... «JP Updates, Apr 15»
3
Yiddish Theater to Join Forces With Heritage Museum
Back in Yiddish theater's early 20th-century heyday, the National Yiddish Theatre Folksbiene was one of more than a dozen theater companies that catered to ... «Wall Street Journal, Mar 15»
4
Oy, vey! China employs Yiddish to denounce 'America the kibitzer'
"Kibitz" is a Yiddish term meaning "to look on and offer unwelcome advice." "Uncle Sam has long been in the grip of many addictions, such as muscle-flexing, ... «Jerusalem Post Israel News, Mar 15»
5
In Lithuania, Yiddish teacher unlikely bulwark against far right
With his bushy charcoal beard, heavy physique and trademark all-black outfits, Katz, a New York-born scholar of Yiddish, resembles a character from a Harry ... «The Times of Israel, Mar 15»
6
Claire Barry brought Yiddish pop to mainstream America
Barry and her sister, Merna, who died in 1976, were Yiddish pop sensations starting in the 1930s and '40s, when Yiddish was still spoken by many Jewish ... «PRI, Dec 14»
7
Warriors' co-owner Peter Guber emails 'hoodish' instead of 'Yiddish'
Golden State Warriors' co-owner Peter Guber is in a bit of hot water after he typed the word "hoodish" instead of "Yiddish" in an email joke about languages he ... «CBSSports.com, Oct 14»
8
Yiddish tango links time, space and musical styles
LOS ANGELES (JTA) – The music that packs the Skirball Cultural Center's stately courtyard – Yiddish tango – is a hybrid twice over. On the tango side, it is a ... «Jewish Telegraphic Agency, Aug 14»
9
Effort To Preserve Yiddish Works Not 'Bupkes'
Plays, poetry, novels, political tracts — all were published in Yiddish until the Holocaust. A great deal of these works can now be found at the National Yiddish ... «NPR, Aug 14»
10
Mistrial Is Declared in Malcolm Smith Corruption Trial
The lawyers for Mr. Smith and the two other defendants made what a Yiddish speaker might call a tsimmes — a big fuss — over the fact that federal prosecutors ... «New York Times, Jun 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Yiddish [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/yiddish>. Apr 2024 ».
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