Carol Georgina

The Yiddish word for brave is מוטיק. מוטיק is an adjective used to describe someone who is strong in the face of fear.

פֿרײלעכע ניטל is the Yiddish way to say “merry christmas”. This phrase is used to express good wishes during the Christmas season.

The Yiddish word for pickles is אוגערקעס. אוגערקעס refers to cucumbers that have been preserved in vinegar or brine.

The Yiddish word for “blessing” is ברכה. ברכה refers to the act of declaring, seeking or bestowing favor.

The Yiddish word for proud is שטאָלץ. The adjective שטאָלץ is used to describe someone who feels gratified, honoured or satisfied.

The Yiddish word for calm is רואיק. The adjective רואיק is used to describe someone or something that is free from anger and anxiety.

To say agree in Yiddish, use מסכּים זײַן (maskem zayn). Another verb is שטימען (shtimen).

In Yiddish, “good night” is said as אַ גוטע נאַכט.

The Yiddish phrase for “how to say” is ווי צו זאָגן. A phrase used to ask for the correct way to express something in another language.

The English word “nothing” is translated into Yiddish as גאָרנישט. גאָרנישט is used to express the concept of not any thing.