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Yiddish in Finnish

Yiddish in Finnish is jiddišinkielinen, jiddiš, juutalaissaksa — 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 Finnish

jiddišinkielinen
adj
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
jiddiš
adj
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
jiddiš
proper noun
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.
juutalaissaksa
proper noun
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?

  1. 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."
  2. 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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Frequently asked questions

What is "Yiddish" in Finnish?

"Yiddish" in Finnish is jiddišinkielinen, jiddiš, juutalaissaksa. 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 use "Yiddish" in a sentence?

Example: "Her grandparents still spoke Yiddish at home." In Finnish, "Yiddish" is jiddišinkielinen, jiddiš, juutalaissaksa.

Are there other ways to say "Yiddish" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 3 translations listed for "Yiddish": jiddišinkielinen, jiddiš, juutalaissaksa.

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