Yiddish in Chinese
Yiddish in Chinese is 意第绪语, 意第緒語 — Yiddish means a Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews across central and eastern Europe, traditionally written in Hebrew script and blending German with Hebrew, Slavic, and other influences.
Yiddish in Chinese
意第绪语
Pronounced: Yì dì xù yǔ
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
意第绪语
Pronounced: Yì dì xù yǔ
A West Germanic, or more specifically High German, language that developed from Middle High German dialects, with an admixture of vocabulary from multiple source languages including Hebrew-Aramaic, Romance, Slavic, English, etc., and mostly written in Hebrew characters which is used mainly among Ashkenazic Jews from central and eastern Europe.
意第緒語
Pronounced: Yì dì xù yǔ
A West Germanic, or more specifically High German, language that developed from Middle High German dialects, with an admixture of vocabulary from multiple source languages including Hebrew-Aramaic, Romance, Slavic, English, etc., and mostly written in Hebrew characters which is used mainly among Ashkenazic Jews from central and eastern Europe.
What does "Yiddish" mean?
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name A Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews across central and eastern Europe, traditionally written in Hebrew script and blending German with Hebrew, Slavic, and other influences.
"Her grandparents still spoke Yiddish at home."
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adj Relating to the Yiddish language or to Ashkenazi Jewish culture.
"Many Yiddish words, like "chutzpah" and "schlep", have entered everyday English."
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Yiddish in a sentence
- Her grandparents still spoke Yiddish at home.
- Many Yiddish words, like "chutzpah" and "schlep", have entered everyday English.
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What is "Yiddish" in Chinese?
"Yiddish" in Chinese is 意第绪语, 意第緒語. Yiddish means: A Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews across central and eastern Europe, traditionally written in Hebrew script and blending German with Hebrew, Slavic, and other influences.
How do you pronounce 意第绪语?
"Yiddish" in Chinese is 意第绪语, pronounced "Yì dì xù yǔ".
How do you use "Yiddish" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandparents still spoke Yiddish at home." In Chinese, "Yiddish" is 意第绪语, 意第緒語.
Are there other ways to say "Yiddish" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "Yiddish": 意第绪语, 意第緒語.
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