goy
Goy (noun) means a non-Jewish person, from a Jewish perspective; a gentile. Example: “The novel follows a young goy who falls in love with a rabbi's daughter.”
How to use goy
Learner’s notesNeutral in Jewish community use but can sound loaded or even derogatory depending on tone and context.
Word forms
goyim plural, goys plural, goyem plural, goyin plural, Goys plural
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Etymology
From Yiddish goy, borrowed from Hebrew goi, which originally just meant "nation" and came to refer to non-Jewish peoples.
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What does “goy” mean?
The word “goy” means a non-Jewish person, from a Jewish perspective; a gentile.
How do you pronounce “goy”?
“Goy” is pronounced goy (/ɡɔɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “goy” in a sentence?
Here is “goy” used in a sentence: “The novel follows a young goy who falls in love with a rabbi's daughter.”
What part of speech is “goy”?
“Goy” is a noun.
Where does the word “goy” come from?
The word “goy” comes from Hebrew. From Yiddish goy, borrowed from Hebrew goi, which originally just meant "nation" and came to refer to non-Jewish peoples.
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