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The Yiddish word for greedy is זשעדנע. All three forms describe a person or entity characterized by greed or being consumed by selfish desires.

The Yiddish word for “welcome” is ברוכים הבאים. The phrase is used as a greeting when someone arrives.

The Yiddish word for bagel is בייגל. בייגל refers to a toroidal bread roll that is boiled and then baked.

The Yiddish word for “sad” is טרויעריק. The adjective is used to describe the feeling of sorrow.

The Yiddish word for pig is חזיר. The word refers to the mammal of the family Suidae.

The Yiddish word for peace is שלום or פֿרידן. שלום refers to peace in a political, social or diplomatic sense, such as the absence of war or conflict.

The Yiddish word for niece is פּלימעניצע. פּלימעניצע is used to refer to a niece, specifically a daughter of one’s brother or sister.

To say “have a sweet passover” in Yiddish, use אַ זיסן פּסח. This phrase is used as a greeting to wish someone a happy and sweet Passover holiday.

The English word “king” translates to Yiddish as מלך or קיניג. Both words refer to a male member of a royal family who is the supreme ruler of a nation.

The Yiddish word for “child” is קינד. קינד refers to a son, a daughter or someone’s child.