קאָפּװײטיק
kopveytik
The English word headache is קאָפּװײטיק (kopveytik) in Yiddish.
קאָפּװײטיק is a noun used to describe a pain or ache in the head.
Meaning: pain or ache in the head (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
kopveytik
Did you know?
- The word װײטיק in קאָפּװײטיק shares a root with the German word 'Weh', which is an ancient exclamation of pain used in many Germanic languages.
- While קאָפּװײטיק describes physical pain, Yiddish speakers often use the word 'kop' (head) in various idioms to describe mental states, such as 'having a big head' for being conceited.
- Depending on whether a speaker uses a Litvish or a Galitzianer dialect, the vowel sound in קאָפּ can change. This subtle shift in pronunciation is a common way to identify a speaker's regional origins.
Examples in context
- איך האָב אַ קאָפּװײטיק.I have a headache.This sentence is useful for stating that you have a headache.Tatoeba #1561115 by haimlevy, translation #1712 by CK
- עס מאַכט מיר אַ קאָפּװײטיק.That gives me a headache!This sentence is useful for expressing that something is causing you a headache.Tatoeba #1561146 by haimlevy, translation #43742 by CK
- איך האָב אַ שטאַרקן קאָפּװײטיק.I have a bad headache.This sentence is useful for describing a headache as being strong or bad.Tatoeba #1561119 by haimlevy, translation #34727 by CK
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Example conversation
Yitzhak is feeling unwell at home.
- יצחק Yitzchakחנה, איך קען נישט רעדן, איך האָב אַ קאָפּװײטיק.Khone, ikh ken nisht redn, ikh hob a kopvaytik.Khone, I can't talk, I have a headache.
- חנה Chanaזאָלסט נאָר געזונט זײַן! ווילסטו אַ טייZolst nor gezunt zayn! Vilstu a tey?I hope you feel better! Do you want a tea?
- יצחק Yitzchakיאָ, דאָס וועט אולי helfen פֿאַר דעם קאָפּװײטיק.Yo, dos vet oli helfn far dem kopvaytik.Yes, that might help for the headache.
- חנה Chanaאיך וועל עס גלײַך מאַכן פֿאַר דיר.Ikh vel es glaykh makhn far dir.I will make it for you right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
