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Bissel (bisl)— A little bit, as in “I just want to eat a bissel right now.”. Nerve, extreme arrogance, brazen presumption, confidence, as in “It took real. Pronounced: KHOOTZ-pah, Origin: Yiddish, nerve, brazenness, presumption, extreme confidence.
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31 mar 2022 · yiddishe kup - means "Jewish head;" refers to the Jewish mindset or way of thinking; Check out these funny Jewish sayings for more ideas of commonly used phrases and expressions.
28 gru 2020 · For many Ashkenazi Jews, in particular, using Yiddish words can be a fun and humorous way to celebrate our heritage and our ancestors, while also helping to keep the language alive.
Yiddish is such a beautiful language, replete with compliments, terms of endearment, and gentle wisdom. Here are our top 13 Yiddish words to use when you want to be nice. 1. Please. Official Yiddish uses the German word bitte for “please.”
If you’re looking to add a few Jewish words to your family’s lexicon, look no further than this list, featuring my absolute favorite Jewish words. 1. Schlep (Yiddish)
Simcha (שׂמחה), pronounced SIM-khuh or seem-KHAH, is Hebrew for “joy” and is used to refer to a joyous Jewish occasion, such as a wedding or bar/bat mitzvah. Smicha (סמיכה), pronounced SMEE-khuh or smee-KHAH, is Hebrew for rabbinic ordination.