מוטיק
mutik
The Yiddish word for brave is מוטיק (mutik).
מוטיק is an adjective used to describe someone who is strong in the face of fear.
Meaning: strong in the face of fear (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is mutik.
Did you know?
- While מוטיק means 'brave', the root מוט can also refer to a person's 'mood' or general emotional state, linking courage directly to one's internal spirit.
- The suffix ־יק in מוטיק can add a diminutive or endearing quality, potentially making the description of bravery feel more affectionate than a formal declaration of courage.
- The root of מוטיק is מוט, which refers to 'courage' or 'spirit'. This root is shared with the German word 'Mut', meaning 'courage' or 'boldness'.
Examples in context
- טאָם איז מוטיק.Tom is brave.This sentence shows how to use מוטיק to describe a person's character.Tatoeba #8138093 by shekitten, translation #2202627 by CK
Example conversation
Menachem is nervous about a doctor's appointment.
- מנחם Menahemאיך האב אַ ביסל פחד.ikh hob a bisl fakhd.I am a little afraid.
- רייזל Reizelדו מוזט זיין מוטיק, מנחם.du muzt zayn mutik, Menachem.You must be brave, Menachem.
- מנחם Menahemאיך וועל פּרובירן.ikh vel prubirn.I will try.
- רייזל Reizelדו קענסט עס טון.du kenst es tun.You can do it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “brave” translations and entries מוטיק, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מוטיק, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
