Yiddish in Greek
Yiddish in Greek is γίντις — 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 Greek
γίντις
Pronounced: gidis
Of or pertaining to the Yiddish language.
γίντις
Pronounced: gidis
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?
-
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."
-
adj Relating to the Yiddish language or to Ashkenazi Jewish culture.
"Many Yiddish words, like "chutzpah" and "schlep", have entered everyday English."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in Greek.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the Greek meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in Greek
Yiddish in a sentence
- Her grandparents still spoke Yiddish at home.
- Many Yiddish words, like "chutzpah" and "schlep", have entered everyday English.
Common Greek translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Yiddish" in Greek?
"Yiddish" in Greek is γίντις. 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 γίντις?
"Yiddish" in Greek is γίντις, pronounced "gidis".
How do you use "Yiddish" in a sentence?
Example: "Her grandparents still spoke Yiddish at home." In Greek, "Yiddish" is γίντις.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
