What is the Yiddish word for Gentile?
goy
In modern Hebrew and Yiddish goy (/ɡɔɪ/, Hebrew: גוי, regular plural goyim /ˈɡɔɪ. ɪm/, גוים or גויים) is a term for a gentile, a non-Jew.
What does shiksa mean in Yiddish?
Definition of shiksa
1 often disparaging : a non-Jewish girl or woman. 2 : a Jewish girl or woman who does not observe Jewish precepts —used especially by Orthodox Jews.
What does Goyish mean in Yiddish?
Goy. Goy is the Yiddish word for non-Jew. In Hebrew, the plural of ‘Goy’ is ‘Goyim’ and ‘Goyish’ is the adjective.
What is male shiksa?
Forland San Antonio March 26th, 2010 10:34 am The male equivalent of a shiksa is a shagitz.
How do you insult someone in Yiddish?
61 Hilarious Yiddish Insults You Need To Know
- Alte Makhsheyfe: An insult meaning “old witch.”
- Alter cocker: An elderly person prone to complaint or disruption, as in a fogey, curmudgeon or old fart.
- Alter trombenik: An insult similar to “old blowhard.”
- Amoretz: A numbskull or ignoramus.
What is the opposite of a goyim?
What is the opposite of goyim?
| Jew | Jewish person |
|---|---|
| Ashkenazim | Hebrew |
| Israelite | Sephardim |
| Yehudim |
What is a shtarker in Yiddish?
n. A strong, stout fellow. n. Big shot, an arrogant person.
What is a Shicksa?
Definition of ‘shicksa’
1. a non-Jewish girl. 2. a Jewish girl who fails to live up to traditional Jewish standards.
What does Meshugganah mean?
1. a person who acts foolishly.
What are three common Yiddish words?
18 essential Yiddish words and sayings
- Oy Vey. Oy vey is an expression of dismay or woe.
- A Yiddisher Kop. A Yiddishe Kop directly translates to “a Jewish head,” and can be used to refer to a smart person.
- Balaboosta.
- Nosh.
- Kvetch.
- Schlep.
- Mentch.
- Klutz.
Is Tush a Yiddish?
tush (n.) “backside, buttocks,” 1962, an abbreviation of tochus (1914), from Yiddish tokhes, from Hebrew tahat “beneath.”
What does Schmo mean in Yiddish?
a foolish or stupid person
a foolish or stupid person; dolt. : also sp. schmoe. Word origin. < Yiddish, prob.
What is a mazik?
mazik impish mischievous person, esp. a child.
What is a mensch in Hebrew?
Mensch (Yiddish: מענטש, mentsh, from Middle High German Mensch, from Old High German mennisco; akin to Old English human being, man) means “a person of integrity and honor”. According to Leo Rosten, a mensch is “someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character.
Does Yiddish use the Hebrew alphabet?
Yiddish uses the same alphabet as Hebrew; in Yiddish it is called the alefbeys. Most consonants are the same as they are in Hebrew, but instead of indicating vowel sounds the way Hebrew does, with nikudot (vowel points) under or above letters, Yiddish has letters that serve as vowels.
What is a ligner?
Verb. ligner. to line, make a line (mark with a line) to line (add lines to a surface) (nautical, rare) to fold up (a sail)
What does Shleger mean in Yiddish?
Bully, violent person
n. Bully, violent person.
What is Shanda in Yiddish?
Noun. shanda (plural shandas) (Jewish) shame; disgrace.
What does schmuck actually mean?
a stupid, foolish
Definition of schmuck
slang. : a stupid, foolish, or unlikeable person : jerk sense 1b Do not be the poor schmuck who runs out of gas and is stranded when a natural disaster is about to hit.—
What does kerfuffle mean in Yiddish?
About the Word:
Kerfuffle means “disturbance or fuss,” often describing a situation that’s received more attention than it deserves.
What does bubala mean?
Bubala. A term of endearment, darling. It’s like, “oh sweetie!” But more fun. Because it sounds like boobie.
What is a putz in Yiddish?
Yiddish puts, literally, “finery, show,” probably from putsn “to clean, shine”; akin to German putzen “to adorn, clean”
Is schmuck a dirty word?
Although schmuck is considered an obscene term in Yiddish, it has become a common American idiom for “jerk” or “idiot”. It can be taken as offensive, however, by some Jews, particularly those with strong Yiddish roots.
What is a yutz?
yutz (plural yutzes) (US, derogatory) A foolish, incompetent, awkward, or contemptible person.
What does Shomer mean in Hebrew?
guardian, watchman
Definition of shomer
: guardian, watchman: such as. a Judaism : someone who watches over the body of a deceased person until burial. b history : a mounted guard of Jewish settlements in the Palestine region prior to the period of British mandate.