Yiddish in German
Yiddish in German is jiddisch, judendeutsch, judenteutsch — 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 German
jiddisch
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
judendeutsch
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
judenteutsch
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
jüdisch-deutsch
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
jüdisch-teutsch
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
jüdischdeutsch
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
Jiddisch
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.
Jidisch
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.
Judendeutsch
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.
Judenteutsch
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.
Jüdisch-Deutsch
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.
Jüdischdeutsch
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 German?
"Yiddish" in German is jiddisch, judendeutsch, judenteutsch. 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 German, "Yiddish" is jiddisch, judendeutsch, judenteutsch.
Are there other ways to say "Yiddish" in German?
Yes — German has 12 translations listed for "Yiddish": jiddisch, judendeutsch, judenteutsch, jüdisch-deutsch, jüdisch-teutsch, jüdischdeutsch.
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