Yiddish

The Yiddish word for daughter is טאָכטער. טאָכטער is a noun used to refer to a female offspring.

The Yiddish word for ‘party’ (in the sense of a social gathering) is פֿאַרטיי. The word פֿאַרטיי is used to describe a social gathering.

The English phrase “hello, how are you” is translated into Yiddish as שלום עליכם, װאָס מאַכסטו.

In Yiddish you say אַ דאַנק (a dank) and in Hebrew you say תודה (toda). Both mean “thank you”, and they are written with the same alphabet.

The English phrase ‘thank god’ can be expressed in Yiddish as ברוך השם or גאָט צו דאַנקן. Both forms are used to express gratitude or relief.

The Yiddish word for “disgrace” is שאַנדע. שאַנדע refers to a state of being dishonored or covered with shame.

The Yiddish word אָמן means “amen.” This term is used as an expression of strong agreement.

The Yiddish word for uncle is פֿעטער. פֿעטער is a masculine noun used to refer to the brother or brother-in-law of someone’s parent.

The Yiddish word for ‘bargain’ is מציאה.

The Yiddish word for “cup” is גלאָז. The term גלאָז is used to refer to a drinking vessel.