name
Yiddish
YIHD-ihsh
name
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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
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Relating to the Yiddish language or to Ashkenazi Jewish culture.
"Many Yiddish words, like "chutzpah" and "schlep", have entered everyday English."
How to Use Yiddish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe historic language of Ashkenazi Jewish communities, closely related to German.
Word Forms
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Etymology
From Yiddish yidish, itself from a Middle High German phrase meaning literally "Jewish German".