מויז
moyz/ˈmɔɪ̯z/
The Yiddish word for mouse is מויז (moyz).
מויז refers to a rodent of the genus Mus.
Meaning: rodent of the genus Mus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of מויז is מויזן.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmɔɪ̯z/ (moyz).
Did you know?
- Yiddish literature sometimes uses the image of a מויז to symbolize the marginalized or the oppressed due to the animal's timid nature.
- While מויז refers to the animal, Yiddish uses the term מויזעלע to create a diminutive, adding a layer of affection or vulnerability to the rodent.
- The Yiddish word מויז is a direct relative of the English 'mouse', both descending from the same ancient Proto-West Germanic root.
Examples in context
- ער זעט אַ מויז.He sees a mouse.This sentence shows how to use מויז to indicate someone seeing a rodent.Tatoeba #12807827 by rul, translation #12807534 by rul
- איך בין אַ מויז.I'm a mouse.This sentence shows using מויז to describe oneself as a mouse.Tatoeba #8652198 by shekitten, translation #8634759 by Eccles17
- די קליינע מויז איז זיס.The little mouse is cute.This sentence shows using מויז to describe a small, cute mouse.Tatoeba #13995744 by rul, translation #13006645 by rul
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Example conversation
Yitzhak and Miriam are in the kitchen.
- יצחק Yitzchakמרים, איך האב געזען אַ מויז!Miryam, ikh hob gezen a moyz!Miriam, I saw a mouse!
- מרים Miriamוואו איז די מויז?Vu iz di moyz?Where is the mouse?
- יצחק Yitzchakזי איז געגאנגען הינטערן שלאג.Zi iz gegangen hintern shlog.It went behind the cupboard.
- מרים Miriamמיר דארפן קויפן אַ פאַלע.Mir darfn koyfn a fale.We need to buy a trap.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “mouse” translations and entries מויז, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries מויז, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
