Carol Georgina

The English phrase “big deal” can be translated into Yiddish as אַ גרויסע מציאה.

The phrase ‘go to sleep’ in Yiddish is גיין שלאָפֿן. The phrase means to go to bed in order to sleep.

The Yiddish word for “confused” is צעטומלט. צעטומלט is an adjective used to describe someone who is unable to think clearly or understand.

In Yiddish, the phrase “it is what it is” is expressed as ס’איז וואָס ס’איז. This phrase is used to express the idea that a thing has its own nature.

קיין פּראָבלעם is the Yiddish way to say no problem. This phrase is used to communicate that no apology is necessary.

In Yiddish, goodbye can be expressed in several ways. The default form is אַ גוטן טאָג.

The English word ‘lunatic’ is translated into Yiddish as משוגענער. The term refers to an insane person.

The Yiddish word for sweetheart is טײַערע. טײַערע is used as a term of endearment similar to ‘sweetheart’ or ‘darling’.

The Yiddish word for “grandson” is אייניקל. אייניקל is a noun used to refer to the son of one’s child.

Oh my god in Yiddish is expressed as אױ גאָט. אױ גאָט is used to express various intense emotions such as shock, surprise, dismay or even exasperation.