Yiddish

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.

The English word headache is קאָפּװײטיק in Yiddish. קאָפּװײטיק is a noun used to describe a pain or ache in the head.

To swindle in Yiddish is expressed as באַשווינדלען. The verb refers to defrauding someone.

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 word for bum is תּחת. תּחת is used to refer to the buttocks.

To say “sit down” in Yiddish, use זעץ זיך. The phrase is used to instruct someone to assume a sitting position from a standing position.

The Yiddish word for boy is ייִנגל. ייִנגל refers to a male child.