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A collection of useful phrases in Yiddish, a Jewish language that developed from Medieval German with influences from Hebrew, Aramaic, and various Slavic languages.
Jewish greetings. Le'Shana Tova Tikatevu, greeting card from Montevideo, 1932. There are several Jewish and Hebrew greetings, farewells, and phrases that are used in Judaism, and in Jewish and Hebrew -speaking communities around the world.
A brief glossary of important and commonly used Yiddish words and phrases. Bissel (bisl)— A little bit, as in “I just want to eat a bissel right now.” Bubbe (bubby) — Grandmother
Explore our list of great and popular Yiddish words and phrases. Learn more about the language of Yiddish, where it is spoken, and where it comes from.
Get started learning Yiddish with these basic Yiddish greetings with Audio and Transcription.
GREETINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS – GENERAL FORMS OF: 1. Shalom or Shalom lekha: שָׁלוֹם שָׁלוֹם לְךָ: Peace. Peace to you. As a common greeting equivalent to "hello" or "goodbye" "Good day" Gen. 29:6; 43:27; Ex. 18:7 Judg. 6:24 I Sam. 16:4: 2. Shalom aleikhem: שָׁלוֹם עֲלֵיכֶם: Peace to you. Same as above: 3 ...
What is the appropriate greeting on a Jewish holiday? What is the Jewish way to congratulate someone? This page provides a list of common Jewish expressions and greetings, along with their explanations.
