A Guide to the More Common Hebraic Words in Yiddish
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Page : 354 pages
File Size : 16,28 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Foreign Language Study
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Author :
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Page : 354 pages
File Size : 16,28 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Foreign Language Study
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Page : 200 pages
File Size : 18,18 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Hebrew language
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Author : Arthur Naiman
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Page : 198 pages
File Size : 23,98 MB
Release : 1983
Category : Jewish wit and humor
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Author : Sol Steinmetz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 43,22 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780742543874
Dictionary of Jewish Usage: A Guide to the Use of Jewish Terms is a unique and much needed guide to the way many Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic words and meanings are used by English speakers. Sol Steinmetz draws upon his years of dictionary editorial experience, as well as his lifelong study of Jewish history, traditions, and practices, to guide the reader through the essentially uncharted territory of Jewish usage. Dictionary of Jewish Usage clarifies the meanings of Jewish terms that have been absorbed into English, as well as the transliterated Hebrew terms from sacred texts that reflect differing pronunciations. The Dictionary also explains terms that are often misused, sheds light on the meaning of clusters of terminology, and delineates the etymology and pronunciation of many words, making this Dictionary an invaluable guide for anyone curious about Jewish usage.
Author : Shalom Aleichem
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Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,2 MB
Release : 1961
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Author : Joni Sussman
Publisher : Lerner Publishing Group
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 14,46 MB
Release : 2014-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1467751758
Did you know that Yiddish is written in Hebrew letters but pronounced more like German? Introduce your kids to their mama loshen (mother tongue) and open the door to their cultural heritage! The basic Yiddish vocabulary includes more than 150 words for family members, objects in the home and school, colors and numbers. Each concept is presented with a bright picture, the Yiddish word, and the translation and transliteration. The once-thriving language, spoken by millions, is undergoing a revival, and kids will enjoy learning to speak the colorful tongue.
Author : Lita Epstein
Publisher : Citadel Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 24,38 MB
Release : 2018-10-30
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 0806538767
You don’t have to be Jewish to get back at the shmendriks* of the world Yiddish. It’s the most colorful language in the history of mankind. What other language gives you a whole dictionary of ways to tell someone to drop dead? That schmuck who got promoted over you? Meigulgl zol er vern in a henglaykhter, by tog zol er hengen, un by nakht zol er brenen. (He should be transformed into a chandelier, to hang by day and to burn by night.) That soccer mom kibitzing on her cell phone and tying up traffic? Shteyner zol zi hobn, nit keyn kinder. (She should have stones and not children.) If You Can’t Say Anything Nice, Say It in Yiddish is the perfect glossary of Yiddish insults and curses, from the short and sweet to the whole megillah (Khasene hobn zol er mit di malekh hamoves tokhter: He should marry the daughter of the Angel of Death.) Complete with hundreds of the most creative insults for the putzes** and kvetchers *** of the world, this is an indispensable guide for Jews and Gentiles alike. When it comes to cursing someone who sorely needs it, may you never be at a loss for words again. *Idiots **More idiots ***Complainer; a pain in the tuchas**** **** One’s rear end
Author : Lillian Mermin Feinsilver
Publisher : Rizzoli International Publications
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 37,54 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Foreign Language Study
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Author : Ronald L. Eisenberg
Publisher : Taylor Trade Publications
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 18,23 MB
Release : 2011-12-01
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1589797299
The vocabulary of Judaism includes religious terms, customs, Hebrew, Aramaic and Yiddish terms, terms related to American Jewish life and the State of Israel. All are represented in this new guide, with easy to read explanation and cross-references.
Author : Benjamin Blech
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 390 pages
File Size : 17,49 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Foreign Language Study
ISBN : 9780028633879
You're no idiot, of course. You can serve up a mean s'il vous plaît in a French bistro, live la vida loca for a night of margaritas, and manage a sayonara! after sushi, sake, and karaoke. But when it comes to throwing around a little Yiddish, you feel like a total nebbish! Don't throw up your hands in a helpless “Oy, vey” just yet! The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Learning Yiddish is your guide to this unique tongue, whether you're tackling rules of grammar or just throwing around some key phrases so you sound a little less goyish. In this Complete Idiot's Guide® you get: --A fascinating explanation of how and why Yiddish developed. --An easy introduction to the Yiddish alphabet, as well as to the distinctive sound of Yiddish. --All the Yiddish you'll need for communicating with family and friends or for bargain-hunting on New York's Lower East Side. --A treasury of Yiddish words and phrases for everything.