Meaning of the word yiddish in English
What does yiddish mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
yiddish
US /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈjɪd.ɪʃ/
Noun
a High German language with an admixture of vocabulary from Hebrew and Slavic languages, written in the Hebrew alphabet, and spoken by Ashkenazic Jews that originated in central Europe in the Middle Ages.
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Many older Jewish people still speak Yiddish.
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She studied the history of Yiddish literature.
Adjective
of or relating to Yiddish.
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He spoke with a strong Yiddish accent.
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The play was performed in Yiddish.