אויסגעצייכנט
oysgetseykhnt
The Yiddish word for "outstanding" is אויסגעצייכנט (oysgetseykhnt).
This adjective is used to describe something that is distinguished from others by its superiority.
Meaning: distinguished from others by its superiority (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the prefix אויס (out) and the verb צייכענען (to mark/sign), literally meaning "marked out" or "distinguished".
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is oysgetseykhnt.
Did you know?
- While אויסגעצייכנט is the formal term for 'outstanding', Yiddish speakers often use the word גוואלדיק to describe something as 'tremendous' or 'outstanding' in a more passionate, colloquial way.
- The root of אויסגעצייכנט is the same one found in the English word 'token', which shares a common ancestor with the Germanic root for 'mark' or 'sign'.
- The word צייכענען can also mean 'to note' or 'to record'. Therefore, to be אויסגעצייכנט is essentially to be 'noted' or 'recorded' as being superior.
Examples in context
- איך האָב געמיינט, עס איז אויסגעצייכנט.I thought it was outstanding.Tatoeba #11237732 by shekitten, translation #11069526 by shekitten
- דער אויפֿטריט איז געווען אויסגעצייכנט.The performance was outstanding.Tatoeba #11418805 by shekitten, translation #7120393 by CM
Example conversation
Menachem and Sarah are discussing a student's project.
- מנחם Menahemהאָט איר געזען דעם פּראָיעקט?hot ir gezen dem proyekt?Did you see the project?
- שרה Saraיאָ, עס איז אויסגעצייכנט!yo, es iz oysgetsaykhnt!Yes, it is outstanding!
- מנחם Menahemאיך בין זייער צוגעניגן.ikh bin zeyer tsugegnen.I am very pleased.
- שרה Saraדער סטודענט איז טאַקע טאַלענטירט.der student iz take talentirt.The student is indeed talented.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries אויסגעצייכנט, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
