ייִד
yid/jɪd/masculine
The Yiddish word for "jew" is ייִד (yid).
ייִד is a noun used to refer to a member or descendant of the Jewish people.
Meaning: member or descendant of the Jewish people (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to more than one person, use the plural form ייִדן.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is yid.
Did you know?
- While ייִד is a neutral or positive term in Yiddish, the word 'yid' is often perceived as a slur when used by non-Jewish English speakers.
- The word ייִד traces its lineage back through Latin and Ancient Greek to the Hebrew word יהודי, which refers to the kingdom of Judah.
- In certain Yiddish-speaking communities, the word ייִד is used not just as a noun but as a friendly term of endearment or commonality among strangers, similar to 'fellow' or 'compatriot'.
Examples in context
- איך בין אַ ייִד.I'm a Jew.This sentence shows how to state your own identity using ייִד.Tatoeba #12772322 by rul, translation #11875310 by shekitten
- ווער איז אַ ייִד?Who is a Jew?This sentence is a way to ask for the identity of a person using ייִד.Tatoeba #13243634 by rul, translation #13243628 by rul
- וואָס איז אַ ייִד?What's a Jew?This sentence is a way to ask for a definition of the term ייִד.Tatoeba #13099726 by rul, translation #9283178 by Nylez
- 82 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Menachem are talking about their shared heritage.
- חנה Chanaמנחם, דו ביסט אַ גוטער ייִד.Menachem, du bist a guter yid.Menachem, you are a good Jew.
- מנחם Menahemאַ דאַנק, חנה. דו ביסט אויך אַ ייִד.A dank, Chana. Du bist oykh a yid.Thank you, Hannah. You are a Jew too.
- חנה Chanaמיר זענען ביידע ייִדן.Mir zenen beyde yidn.We are both Jews.
- מנחם Menahemיאָ, דאָס איז אונזער פֿאַמיליע.Yo, dos iz unzer familiye.Yes, that is our family.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jew” translations and entries ייִד, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ייִד, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
