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YIDDISH DICTIONARY A - L

A - L

For words starting with
the letter
M - Z
click here



There is more than one Yiddish Dictionary in addition to this one, and if you are so inclined, you will find more choices at my link at Amazon.com by clicking here > Jewish Genealogy


 Yiddish - a combination of Hebrew, German and Slavic, reached its greatest heights immediately after WW1, but then began a slow, but steady, decline.  Before the Holocaust, some 11 million Jews spoke Yiddish, whose closest kin is Middle High German.  Yiddish is also called "Judeo-German" -- which puts it in a class with Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Arabic, Judeo-Parsi, and many other Jewish variants on local languages.

Yiddish is a variant on High German (largely understandable today by those who speak other high German dialects, with a varied admixture of Hebrew, Aramaic, and Slavic words and phrases, and some borrowed more recently from French and English.  Yiddish vocabulary and pronunciation varied widely by country of residence and by social class.  The better educated Yiddish speakers tended to use more contemporaneous Germanic terms in preference to the more medieval words originally absorbed by Yiddish.  From a posting by Michael Bernet MBernet@aol.com on JewishGen 11/24/02

It is the most important Jewish language, next to Hebrew. Although there have been many attempts to revive this this beautiful language, it has nearly disappeared.  The oldest known printed Yiddish is in a Worms, Germany prayer book from the year 1272: "gut tak im betag s wer dis makhazor in bes hakneses tragYiddish is written in Hebrew characters.

Yiddish today, is spoken by fewer than 1 million people in the world.  It is not an official state language in any nation.  And it carries a reputation as the vernacular of poor, illiterate villagers.  But the mame loshn, or mother tongue of Ashkenazi Jews, has found a home in the Lithuanian capital of Vilnius.
www.judaicvilnius.com

"Around the world, wherever Jews have lived, they have spoken somewhat differently from the non-Jews around them. Their languages have differed by as little as a few Hebrew words or as much as a highly variant grammar. There has been a good deal of research on a number of Jewish languages, including Yiddish, Judeo-Spanish, Judeo-Arabic, Judeo-Italian, Jewish English, and Jewish Neo-Aramaic. This website displays some of this research and the scholars who create it."  I am impressed with this site and so will you
http://www.jewish-languages.org/

List of English Words of Yiddish Origin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mishpucha

Farshtaist?

Do you understand Yiddish was the secret code, therefore I don't farshtaist.
 
A biseleh maybe here and there, the rest has gone to waste.
  
Sadly when I hear it now, I only get the gist.
  
My bobeh spoke it beautifully; but me, I am tsemisht.
  
So och un vai as I should say, or even oy vai iz mir.

Though my pisk is lacking Yiddish, it's familiar to my ear.
  
And I'm no Chaim Yonkel, in fact I was shtick naches.

But when it comes Yiddish though, I'm talking out of my toches.
  
Es iz a shandeh far di kinder that I don't know it better.  
(Though it's really nishkefelecht when one needs to write a letter).

But when it comes to characters there's really no contention.
  
No other linguist can compete with honorable menshen.
    
They have nebbishes and nebechels and others without mazel.
  
Then too shmendriks and shlemiels and let's not forget
shlimazels.  


These words are so precise and descriptive to the listener.  
So much better than a pill is to call someone farbissener.  
Or that a brazen woman would be better called chaleria.  
And you'll agree farklempt says more than does hysteria.  
I'm not haken dir a tsheinik and I hope I'm not a kvetch.  
But isn't mieskeit kinder than to call someone a wretch?  
Mitten derinnen, I hear bobbeh say.  
It's nechtiker tog, don't fear.  
To me you're still a maiven.  
Zol zein shah, don't fill my ear.  
Ah lieben ahf dein kepel.  
I don't mean to interrupt.  
But you are speaking narishkeit. 
And a gezunt auf dein kop!

Annonymous

Most likely the Holocaust helped make the language lose it's appeal, but also the fact that many survivors emigrated to other countries where they picked up the native language.  We see that today, with the emigration of thousands of former Russian and Ukrainian Jews now living in the United States.  Yes they still do speak Russian --- not Yiddish ---but are more likely learning and speaking more English then Yiddish.

Hebrew, German, France, Italy and Spain.  All of these countries have served to directly, or indirectly, influence the Yiddish language.  It can be safely said that since its "Modern Period" (1892 to the present), the major components of Yiddish have been basically German, Hebrew, Russian, Polish and some Spanish.  The resultant mame loshn (mother tongue) has revolved mainly around them.  Yiddish today, has had a great influence on the English language.  Think about it.  How many familiar words do we use today, that trace its roots to Yiddish?

International Association of Yiddish Clubs
http://www.derbay.org/iayc.html

An excellent dissertation on "What is Yiddish" can be found at
http://www.cyf-kr.edu.pl/~ufsitarz/yidintr.htm  

Yiddish and Judeo-Spanish: A European Heritage - lots of information on this fascinating subject at http://209.15.64.51/hosted/english/eblul/index.html

With one click, you can select an English word and receive the Yiddish counterpart, or vice versus.  You'll have, as a reference for the future: Expressions In Yiddish; Numbers, Days, Months, Seasons, Calendar; Transliterations; Expressions; Advice, Laments, etc; Relationships with others; put downs and retorts; Work, Money, Poverty; God, Life, Family; Curses, Umgliks; Common Sense and Ethics

In due time, more words will be added and hopefully we'll be able to save the Yiddish language for future generations.  After all, for a Jewish genealogist, Yiddish is important for our research and what about  Fressen?

Jewish Language Research Website - wow, what a site!  Here you will find:

Bibliography of printed resources on Jewish Languages
Jewish Language
Heblang (Hebrew Language)
Ladino Komunita (Discussions in Ladino)
Sephardi/Mizrachi Studies Caucus Mailing List
Hebrew Computing
Jewish Computing -

and the list goes on and on.
http://www.jewish-languages.org/resources.html


Books

Most books, CDs, etc. can be ordered through my link to Amazon.com. 

 


"2000 Idiomatic Expressions in Yiddish" - authored by Yosef Guri and published by Hebrew University Press.  430 pages.  Distributed by Magnes Press e-mail: magnes@huji.ac.il


"A Linguistic Atlas of Eastern European Yiddish" authored by Jean Jofen and published in 1964.


"The Complete Idiot's Guide to Learning Yiddish" - authored by Rabbi Benjamin Blech


"The Great Dictionary of the Yiddish Language" - Professor Herzog is Editor-inn-Chief. This is a complete, unabridged dictionary of Yiddish.  The scope of the work, will comprise 12 volumes when completed and will cover Yiddish from its emergence as a written language nearly 1,000 years ago through its development into a modern standardized form. 


"Hebrew Comprehensive Slang Dictionary" - authored by Ruvik Rosenthal Available from Amazon.com


"Joys of Yiddish" - authored by Leo Rosten


"Lexicon of the Yiddish Theatre", compiled by Zalmen Zylbercwaig in the Yiddish language. 


"Meshuggenary: Celebrating the World of Yiddish" - authored by Payson R. Stevens and Charles M. Levine; Sol Steinmetz, ed. and published by Simon & Schuster


"Modern English-Yiddish, Yiddish-English Dictionary" - authored by Uriel Weinreich


"Yiddish: A Nation of Words" - authored by Miriam Weinstein and published by Steerforth. tracing the fates of the Jewish people and the Yiddish language, the author begins the book by showing the warmth and enthlekhkayt of both: "We will use the language as a way to make the meandering path of Jewish history.  Then it will be time for a rest, maybe a glezele tey, a shtikl broyt, a schnapps -- a little glass of tea, a piece of bread, a drink of whiskey ..." A review can be found in the August/September issue of Hadassah Magazine by Morris Moskowitz, professor emeritus of Jewish studies at Rutgers University in New Jersey.


"Yiddish: A Small Encyclopedia" -  published by German Paperback Publishing Company.


English - Yiddish Dictionary

English words starting with the letter M through Z are found on another page.  Here is a link to go quickly to that page >
                                             M-Z

  English  YiddishTransliteration

A

 

 

Abandon, To

Avekvaren

Ah-Vehk-Vahrf-In

Abandon, To

Oplozn

Awp-Lawz-N

Abandoned, Wife

Di Agune

Di-Ah-Goo-Neh

Abdomen

Der Boykh

Der Boykh

Abide, To

Blaybn

Bleib-N

Ability

Di Feikayt

Dee-Feh-Yee-Keit

Able (Adjective)

Feik

Feh-Yeek

About (concerning)

Vegn

Vegh-N

Above (Prep.)

Iber

Ee-behr

Above

Hekherr

Heh-Khehr

Above (Adv.)

Oybn

Oyb-N

Abroad

In Oysland

In-Oys-Lahnd

Absent

Felndik

Feh-Lin-Dik

Absorbed (In Thought)

Faklert

Fah-Klehrt

Abundant

A Fuleh

Ah Foo-Leh

Abundant

Shefedik

Sheh-Feh-Dik

Accent (Stress)

Der Trop

Der Trawp

Accent (Speech)

Der Aktsent

Der Ahk-Tsehnt

Accident (Mishap)

Dos Umglik

Doss Oom-Glik

Accident (Chance)

Der Tsufal

Derr Tsoo-Fahl

Accord

Der Heskem

Derr Hehs-Kim

Accountant

Der Khezhbn-Firer

Derr Khehzh-Bn-Fee-Rehr

Accurate

Pinktlekh

Peenkt-Lehkh

Accusation

Di Bashuldikung

Dee Bah-Shool-Dee-Koong

Accuse, To

Bashuldikn

Bah-Shool-Dik-N

Ache

Vey Ton

Vay-Tawn

Ache

Derr Veytik

Derr Vay-Tik

Acknowledge, To

Bashtetikn

Bah-shteh-teek-N

Acquaintance

Der Bakanter

Derr Bah-Kahn-Tehr

Acquire, To

Krign

Kreeg-N

Across

Ariber

Ah-Ree-Behr

Act, To

Handlen

Hahnd-Lehn

Act, (To Perform)

Shpiln

Shpeel-N

Act, (To Behave)

Firn Zikh

Feer-N Zikh

Act (Deed)

Di Tuung

Dee Too-Oong

Active

Aktiv

Ahk-Teev

Actor

Der Aktyor

Derr Ahk-Tyawr

Actress

Di Aktrise

Dee Ahk-Tree-Seh

Actual

Faktish

Fahk-Tish

Adequate (To Be)

Toygn

Toyg-N

Address

Der Adres

Derr Ah-Drehs

Admit to (Confess)

Moyde Zayn

May-Deh-Zein

Admit, To (Allow In)

Araynlozn

Ah-Rein-Lawz--N

Adorable

Tayer

Tei-Ehr

Adorn, To

Batsirn

Bah-Tzir-N

Adult (Adj.)

Der Dervaksener

Dehr Vahk-Sehn-Er

Adult

Der Dervaksener

Derr Vahk-Sehn-Ehr

Adultery

Der Nief

Derr Nee-Ihf

Advantage

Der Mayle

Derr Mei-Leh

Advice

Der Eytse

Derr Ay-Tseh

Advise   To

Eytsn

Ay-Tseh

Advocate

Shtitsn

Shteets-N

Affair (Matter)

Der Inven

Derr Een-Yihn

Affection

Di Libshaft

Dee Leeb-Shahft

Affectionate

Varem

Vah-Rem

Affectionate

Lieblekh

Leeb-Lehkh

Afford  To

Farginen Zikh

Fahr-Gee-Nehn-Zikh

Afraid

Dershrokn

Derr-Shrawk-N

Afternoon

Der Nokhmitog

Derr Nawkh-Mee-Tawg

After (Prep.)

Nokh

Nawkh

Afterwards

Dernokhdem

Dehr-Nawkh-Dehm

Again

Vider

Vee-Dehr

Against

Akegn

Ah-Kehg-N

Agony

Di Yesurim

Dee Yih-Soo-Rim

Agree   To

Maskim Zayn

Mahss-Kim-Zein

Agreement

Der Heskem

Der Hehs-Kim

Aid  To

Tsu Helfn

Tsoo Hehlf-N

Aim

Der Tsil

Derr Tseel

Air

Di Luft

Dee Looft

Air Conditioning

Di Luftkilung

Dee Looft-Kee-Loong

Air Mail

Di Luftpost

Dee Looft-Pawst

Airplane

Der Aeroplan

Derr Ah-Eh-Raw-Plahn

Airport

Der Fliplats

Derr Flee-Plahts

Alarm

Di Shrek

Dee Shrehk

Alike

Enlekh

Ehn-Lehkh

Alive

Lebedik

Leh-Beh-Dik

All

Gants

Gahnts

All (Every)

Ale

Ah-Leh

All (Everything)  

Alts

Ahlts

All (Entirely)

In Gantsn

In Gahnts-N

Allergy

Di Alergye

Ah-Lehrg-Yeh

Allow    To

Derloybn

Dehr-Lolyb-N

Almighty,  The

Der Eybershter

Derr Ay-Behr-Shtehr

Almond

Mandl

Mahnd-L

Almond Bread

Mandlbroyt

Mahnd-L-Broyt

Almost

Kimat

Kee-Maht

Alone

Aleyn

Ah-Layn

Aloud

Oyfn Kol

Oyf-N-Kawl

Already

Shoyn

Shoyn

Also

Oykh

Oykh

Alter, To

Iberbaytn

EE-Behr-Beit-N

Although

Khotsh

Khawch

Although

Hagem

Hah-Gahm

Altogether

In Gantsn

In-Gahnts-N

Always

Ale Mol

Ah-Leh-Mawl

Always

Tomid

Taw-Mid

Always

Shtendik

Shtehn-Dik

Am (1st person)

Bin

Been

Amazed

Dershtoynt

Derr-Shtoint

Ambition

Di Ambitsye

Di Ahm-Beets-Yehz

Ambitious

Ambitsye

Ahm-Beets-Yehz

Ambulance

Der Ambulans

Derr Ahm-Boo-Lahnss

America

Di Amerike

Ah-Meh-Ree-Kee

American

Amerikanish

Ah-Meh-Ree-Kah-Nish

Among

Tsvishn

Tsveesh-N

Amount To (Monetary)

Batrefn

Bah-Tref-N

Amusement

Di Farvaylung

Dee Fahr-Vei-Loong

An

An

Ahn

Analyze    To

Funanderklaybn

Foo-Nahn-Dehr-Kleib-N

 Aunt

Tanta (e)

Tan-tah

Aunt

Mume

Mu-Meh

Aunty

Mume

Mu-Meh

Ancestors

Di Oves

Aw-Vehs

Ancient

Fartsaytik

Fahr-Tsei-Tik

And

Un

Oon

Angel

Di Malakh

Dee Mah-lakh

Angel of Death

Di Malakh-Amoves

Dee Mah-Lakh-Ah-Maw-ves

Anger

Der Kass

Derr Kahss

Angle

Der Vinkl

Derr Veenk-L

Angry

Broygez

Breoy-Gehz

Angry

Beyz

Bayz

Anguish

Di Peyn

Di Pein

Ankle

Dos Knekhl

Dos K-Knehhh-L

Anniversary

Der Yortog

Derr Yawr-Tawg

Announce  To

Onzogn

Awn-Zawg-N

Annoy  To

Tshepen Zikh Tsu

Cheh-Pehn Zikh-Tzu

Annual

Yerlekh

Yehr-Lekh

Annuity

Dos Yorgelt

Dos Yawr-Gehlt

Another

An Ander

Ahn-Ahn-Der

Another (one more)

Nokh A

Nawk-Ah

Ant

Di Murashke

Dee Moo-Rahsh-Keh

Antibiotic

Der Antibiotik

Derr Ahn-Tee-Bee-Aw-Tik

Anticipate  To

Rikhtn Zikh Oyf

Fikht-N Zikh Oyf

Antique

Der Antik

Derr Ahn-Teek

Anxiety

Di Umru

Dee Oom-Roo

Anxious

UmRuik

Oom-Roo-Ik

Any (Whatever)

Abi Velkher

Ah-Bee Vehl-Khehr

Anybody (Anyone)

Ver Es Iz

Vehr-Ehs Eez

Anybody (Whosoever)

Abi Ver

Ahbee-Vehr

Anything (Anybody at all)

Abi Vos

Ahbee-Voss

Anyway

Say Vi Say

Sei-Vee-Sei

Anywhere

Vu Es Iz

Voo-Ehs-Eez

Apart

Bazunder

Bah-Zoon-Dehr

Apart

Nit Tsuzamen

Nee-Tsoo-Zah-Mehn

Apartment

Di Dire

Dee Dee-Reh

Apologize  To

Betn Mekhile

Beht-N-Meh-Kee-Leh

Apostate (Jewish)

Der Meshumed

Derr Meh-Shoo-Mehd

Appalling

Groyulik

Groy-Lik

Apparatus

Der Aparat

Derr Ah-Pha-Raht

Appeal  To

Apelirn

Ah-Peh-Leer-N

Appetite

Der Apetit

Derr Ah-Peh-Teet

Appetizer

Forshpayz

Fawr-Shpeiz

Apple

Der Epl

Derr Eh-Pil

Applesauce

Der Epl-Tsimes

Derr Eh-Pil-Tsee-Mehs

Apply to (Befitting)

Pastn (Pahst)

Pahst-N (Pahst)

Appreciate  To

Opshatsn

Awp-Shahts-N

Approval

Di Haskome

Dee Hahss-Kaw-Men

Approve  To

Haltn Fun

Halt-N Foon

Apricot

Der Aprikos

Derr Ahp-Ree-Kawss

April

Der April

Derr Ahp-Reel

Architect

Der Arkhitekt

Derr Ahr-Kee-Tehkt

Are (2nd person singular)

Bist

Beest

Area (Region)

Di Gegnt

Dee Geh-Gint

Argue  To

Taynen

Tei-Nehn

Arm  (Anat.)

Der Orem

Derr Aw-Rehm

Army

Di Armey

Dee Ahr-May

Around

Arum

Ah-Room

Arrange  To

Ayndordenen

Ein-Awr-Deh-Nehn

Arrest  To

Arestirn

Ah-Rehs-Teer-N

Arrive  To

Onkumen

Awn-Koo-Mehn

Arrogance

Dos Gadles

Dos Gahd-Lehs

Art

Di Kunst

Di Koonst

Artery (Anat.)

Di Arterye

Ahr-Tehr-Yeh

Arthritis

Di Artitit

Dee Ahr-Treet

Article  (Object.)

Der Kheyfets

Derr Khay-Fehts

Artificial

Kinstlekh

Keenst-Lehkh

Artisan

Der Bal-Molokhe

Derr Bahl-Meh-Law-Kheh

Artist

Der Kinstler

Derr Keenst-Lehr

As  (Conj.)

Beshas

Beh-Shahss

As  (Prep.)

Vi

Vee

As  (In the same way)

Azoy Vi

Ah-Zoy-Vee

As Long As

ABI

Ah-Bee

Ascend  To

Shtaygn

Shteig-N

Ash Tray

Dos Ashtetsl

Ahsh-Teh-Tsil

Ashamed

Farshemt

Fahr-Shehmt

Ask  To (Inquire)

Fregn

Frehg-N

Ask For (To Request)

Betn

Beht-N

Asparagus

Di Sparzhe

Dee-Spahr-Zheh

Aspirin

Di Aspirin

Dee-Ahss-Pee-Reen

Assault  To

Balfaln

Bah-Fahl-N

Assembly

Di Farzamlung

Dee Fahr-Zahm-Loong

Assist  To

Tsu Helfn

Tsoo-Hehlf-N

Assistance

Di Hilf  (Helf)

Dee Heelf (Helf)

Association

der Farband

Derr Fahr-Bahnd

Assure  To

Farzikhern

Fahr-Zee-Khehr-N

Astonishment

Der Khidesh

Derr Khee-Dehsh

At  (Near)

Lebn

Lehb-N

At  (Time)

In

In

At  (To)

Tsu

Tsoo

At  (Place)

Bay

Bei

At  (Occasion)

Oyf

Oyf

Atom

Der Atom

Derr Ah-Tawm

Atomic Bomb

Der Atomishe Bombe

Derr Ah-Taw-Mee-Sheh Bombe

Attack  To

Bafaln

Bah-Fahl-N

Attic

Der Boydem

Derr Boy-Dehm

Attire

Di Klayder

Dee Klay-Der

Attorney

Der Advokat

Der Ahd-Vaw-Kaht

Attract  To

Tsutsien

Tsoo-Tsee-N

Audience

Der Oylem

Derr Oy-Lehm

Auditorium

Der Zal

Derr Zahl

August

Der Oygust

Derr Oy-Goost

Aunt

Di Mume

Dee Moo-Meh

Aunt

Tante

Tahn-Teh

Author

Der Mekhaber

Derr meh-Khah-Behr

Automobile

Der Oytomobile

Derr Oy-Taw-Maw-Beel

Autum

Der Harbst

Derr Hahrbst

Available

Faranen

Fah-Rah-Nehn

Avenue

Di Evenyu

Eh-Veh-Noo

Avert  To

Farhitn

Fahr-Heet-N

Aver,  To

Oysmaydn

Oyss-Meid-N

Aviator

Der Flier

Derr Flee-Ehr

Await

Dervartn

Dehr-Vahrt-N

Awaken  To

Oyfvekn

Oyf-Vehk-N

Awareness

Di Visikayt

Dee Vee See-Keit

Away  (Absent)

Nito

Nee-Taw

Away  (From a Place)

Avek

Ah-Vehk

Awe

Der Yires-Hakoved

Yee-Rihs-Hah-Kaw-Vihd

Awful

Shreklekh

Shrehk-Lehkh

Awhile

A Vayle

Ah-Vei-Leh

Awkward

Umgelumpert

Oom-Geh-Loom-Pert

Axe

Di Hak

Dee Hahk

B

B

B

Baby

Beybi

Bey-Bee

Bachelor

Der Bokher

Baw-Khehr

Back

Tsurik

Tsoo-Reek

Back  (Anat.)

Der Rukn

Derr Rook-N

Backward

Oyf Tsurik

Oyf Tsoo-Reek

Bacon

Der Beykon

Derr Bay-Kawn

Bad

Shlekht

Shlehkht

Bag  (Purse)

Di Tash

Dee Tahsh

Baggage

Der Bagazh

Derr Bah-Gahsh

Bagel

Der Beygl

Derr Bay-Gil

Bait  (To Harass)

Reytsn Zikh Mit

Rayts-N Zikh Meet

Bake,  To

Bakn

Bahk-N

Baker

Der Beker

Derr Beh-Kehr

Bakery

De Bekeray

Dee Beh-Keh-Rei

Bald

Lise

Lee-Seh

Ball  (Toy)

Di Pilke

Dee Peel-Keh

Ballot

Dos Shtimtsetl

Doss Shteem-Tseht-L

Ban

Der Kheyrem

Derr Khay-Rim

Banana

Di Banane

Dee Bah-Nah-Neh (Peh-Neh-Neh)

Band

Di-Kapelye

Dee Kah-Pehl-Yeh

Bandage

Di Bandazh

Dee Bahn-Dahzh

Bandit

Der Bandit

Derr Bahn-Deet

Banjo

Der Bandzho

Derr Bahn-Jaw

Bank  (River)

Der Breg

Derr Brehg

Bank (Financial)

Der Bankir

Derr Bahn-Keer

Bankruptcy

Der Bankrot

Derr Bahnk-Rawt

Banner

Di Fone

Dee Faw-Neh

Banquet

Der Banket

Derr Bahn-Keht

Baptize (To a Jew)

Shmadn

Shmahd-N

Bar (Saloon)

Der Bar

Derr Bahr

Barber

Der Sherer

Derr Sheh-Rehr

Bare  (Nude)

Nakit

Nah-Keht

Barefoot

Borves

Bawr-Vehs

Bargain

Di Metsie

Dee Meh-Tsee-Ih

Bargain,  To

Dingen Zikh

Deen-Gehn-Zikh

Bark,  To

Biln

Beel-N

Barrel  (Cask)

Di Fas

Dee Fahss

Baseball

Der Beysbol

Derr Bays-Bawl

Basement

Der Keler

Derr Keh-Lehr

Bashful

Shemevdik

Sheh-Mehv-Deek

Basic

Ikerdik

Ee-Kehr-Deek

Basket

Der Korb

Derr Kawrb

Basketball

Der Koyshbol

Derr Koysh-Bawl

Bastard

Mamzer

Mahm-Zehr

Bat  (Animal)

Der Fledermoyz

Dee Fleh-Dehr-Moyz

Bathhouse

Di Bod

Dee Bawd

Bathhouse  (Ritual)

Di Mikveh

Dee Meek-Veh

Bathe,  To

Bodn Zikh

Bawd-N Zikh

Bathing Suit

Der Bodkostyum

Derr Bawd-Kawst-Yoom

Bathrobe

Der Bodkhalat

Derr Bawd-Khah-Laht

Bathroom

Der Vashtsimer

Derr Vahsh-Tsee-Mehr

Bathtub

Di Vaneh

Dee Vah-Neh

Batter  (Dough)

Dos Teyg

Doss Tayg

Battery

Di Baterye

Dee Bah-Tehr-Yeh

Be,  To

Zayn

Zein

Beach

Di Plazhe

Dee Plahzh-Eh

Beam  (with pride)

Kveln

K-Vehl-N

Bean

Dos Bebl

Doss Behb-Ble

Bean

Di Fasolye

Dee Fah-Sawl-yeh

Bear  (To Endure)

Fartrogn

Fahr-Trawg-N

Bear  (To Endure)

Oyshaltn

Oyss-Hahlt-N

Bear  (Animal)

Di Ber

Dee Behr

Bearable  (Slang)

Nishkoshe

Nish-Kaw-Shih

Beard

Di Bord

Dee Bawrd

Beast

Di Khaye

Dee Khah-Yeh

Beat,  To

Shlogn

Shlawg-N

Beautiful

Sheyn

Shayn

Beauty

Di Shynkayt

Dee Shayn-Kayt

Beauty Parlor

Der Sheynkayt-Salon

Derr Shayn-Keit-Sah-Lawn

Because Of

makhmes

Mahkh-Mehs

Because Of

Tsulib

Tsoo-Leeb

Because

Vayl

Veil

Become,  To

Vern

Vehr-N

Bed

Di Bet

Dee Beht

Bedbug

Di Vants

Dee Vahntz

Bedding

dos betgevant

Doss Beht-Geh-Vahnt

Bedlam

Di Behole

Dee Beh-Haw-Leh

Bee

Di Bin

Dee Been

Beehive

Di Binshtok

Dee Been-Shtawk

Beer

Dos Bir

Doss Beer

Beet

Di Burik

Dee Boo-Rik

Beet Soup

Der Borsht

Derr Bawrsht

Beetle

Der Zhuk

Derr Zhook

Before  (Prep.)

Far

Fahr

Before  (Conj.)

Eyder

Ay-Dehr

Before  (Adv.)

Frier

Free-Ehr

Beg  (To Request)

Betn

Beht-N

Beggar

Der Betler

Derr Beht-Lehr

Begin,  To

Onheybn

Awn-Hayb-N

Beginning

Der onheby

Derr Awn-Hawb

Begrudge,  To

Nit Farginen

Neet Fahr-Gee-Nehn

Behind  (Prep..)

Hinter

Heen-Tehr

Belch

Der Grepts

Derr Grehpts

Belief

Der Gloybn

Derr Gloyb-N

Believe

Der Gleybn

Derr Glayb-N

Bell

Der Glok

Derr Glawk

Belly

Der Boykh

Derr Boykh

Belong,  To

Gehern

Geh-Hehr-N

Beloved

Balibte (Gelipte)

Bah-Leeb-Teh (Geh_leep-Teh)

Below  (Adv.)

Untn

Oont-N

Belt

Der Gartl

derr Gahrt-L

Bench

Baim

Bay-Im

Bend,  To

Beygn

Bayg-N

Beneath (Prep)

Unter

Oon-Tehr

Benefactor

Der Bal-Toyve

Derr Bah-Toy-Ven

Benefit  (Useful)

Der Nuts

Derr Noots

Berry

Di Yagde (Yagedah)

Dee Yahg-Deh (Yah-Gee-Dah)

Beseech,  To

Betn Zikh (Bay)

Beht-N-Zikh (Bei)

Beside  (Near)

Lebn

Lehb-N

Beside (Near)

Bay

Bei

Besides  (Adv.)

(A) Khuts Dem

(Ah) Khoots-Dehm

Best

Best

Behsst

Bet

Dos Gever

Doss Geh-Veer

Bet,  To

Vetn Zikh

Veht-N Zikh

Betray,  To

Farratn Aroysgebn

Fahr-Raht-N Ah-Roys-Gehb-N

Betroth,  To

Farlobn

Fahr-Lawb-N

Better

Besser

Beh-Sehr

Beverage

Dos Getrank

Doss Geh-Trahnk

Beware Of, To

Hitn Zikh Far

Heet-N-Zikh Fahr

Bewilder,  To

Tsetumlen

Tseh-Toom-Lehn

Beyond

Vayter Fun

Vei-Tehr-Foon

Bible

Di Bibl

Dee Beeb-L

Bicycle

Der Velospiped

Derr Veh-Law-See-Pehd

Big

Groys

Groyss

Bigot

Der Fargleybter

Derr Fahr-Glayb-Tehr

Big Deal (Sl.)

Der Tsimes

Der Tsee-Mehs

Big Shot

Der Knaker

Derr K-Nah-Kehr

Bill  (Invoice)

Der Khezhbn

Derr Khehzh-Bn

Bill of Sale

Dos Frkoyf-Tsetl

Doss Fahr-Koyf-Tseht-L

Billion

Der Bilyon

Derr Bil-Yawn

Bind,   To

Bindn

Beend-N

Bird

Der Foygl

Derr Foyg-L

Birth

Di Geburt

Dee Geh-Boort

Birthday

De Geboyrn-Tog

Dee Geh-Boyr-N-Tawg

Bit  (Wee Bit)

Dos Pitsl

Doss Peets-L

Bite,  To

Baysn

Beis-N

Bite

Der Bis

Derr Beess

Bitter

Bitter

Bee-Tehr

Black

Shvarts

Shvahrts

Blackberry

Di Ozhene

Dee Aw-Zheh-Neh

Blacksmith

Der Schmid

Derr Shmeed

Bladder

Der Penkher

Derr Pehn-Khehr

Blame,  To

Bashuldikn

Bah-Shool-Deck-N

Blame

Di Shuld

Dee Shoold

Blank

Pust

Poost

Blanket

Di Koldre

Dee Kawld-Reh

Bleach,  To

Bleykhn

Blaykh-N

Bleach,  To

Blyakirn

Blah-Keer-N

Bleed,  To

Blutikn

Bloo-Teek-N

Blend,  To

Tsenoyfgisn

Tseh-Noyf-Gees-N

Bless,  To

Bentshn

Behnch-N

Blessing

Di Brokhe

Dee Braw-Kheh

Blind

Blind

Bleend

Blizzard

Di zaverukhe

Dee Zah-Veh-Roo-Kheh

Blockhead

Der Bulvan

`Derr Bool-Vahn

Blond

Blond

Blawnd

Blood

Dos Blut

Doss Bloot

Blood Vessel

Di Oder

Dee Aw-Dehr

Bloom,   To

Blien

Blee-N

Blot,  To

Opklekn

Awp-Klehk-N

Blouse

Di Bluze

Dee Bloo-Zeh

Blow,  To

Blozn

Blawz-N

Blow  (Hit)

Der Klap

Derr Klahp

Blue

Bloy

Bloy

Blueberry

Di Yagde

Dee Yahg-Deh (Yah-Geh-Deh)

Blueprint

Der Plan

Derr Plahn

Blunder

Der Grober Feler

Derr Graw-Behr Feh-Ler

Blush,  To

Rytlen Zikh

Rayt-Lehn Zikh

Board  (Plank)

Di/Dos Bret

Dee/Doss Breht

Boast,  To

Barimen Zikh

Bah-Ree-Mehn Zikh

Boat

Dos Shifl

Doss Sheef-L

Body  (Anat.)

Der Guf

Derr Goof

Body

Der Kerper

Derr Kehr-Pehr

Boil  (Anat.)

Der Geshvir

Derr Geh-Shveer

Boil,  To

Kokhn

Kawkh-N

Boil

Zidn

Zeed-N

Bold

Dreyst

Drayst

Bolt

Der Rigl

Derr Reeg-L

Bomb

Di Bombe

Dee Bawm-Beh

Bone

Der Beyn

Derr Bayn

Book

Dos Bukh

Doss Bookh

Book  (Religious)

Der Seyfer

Derr Say-Fehr

Booklet

Di Broshur

Dee Braw-Shoor

Boor

Der Zhlob

Derr Zhlawb

Boot

Der Shtivl

Derr Shteev-L

Border

Der Grenets

Derr Greh-Nehts

Border  (Edge)

Der Breg

Derr Brehg

Bore

Der Nudnik

Derr Nood-Nik

Bore,  Badger To

Nudzhen

Nood-Jehn

Born

Geboyrn

Geh-Boyr-N

Borrow,  (From) To

Antlayen

Ahnt-Lei-En

Borrow

Borgn

Bawrg-N

Bosom

Der Buzem

Derr Boo-Zehm

Both

Deyde

Bay-Deh

Bottle

Di Flash

Dee Flahsh

Bough

Di Tsvayg

Dee Tsveig

Boundary

Der Grenets

Derr Greh-Nehts

Bowels

Di Gederem

Dee Geh-Deh-Rehm

Bowl

Di Shisl

Dee Sheesh-L

Box

Dos Kestl

Doss Kehst-L

Boy

Der Yingl

Derr Yeeng-L

Bracelet

Der Braslet

Derr Brahss-Leht

Brag,  To

Barimen Zikh

Bah-Ree-Mehn Zikh

Braggart

Der Barimer

Derr Bah-Ree-Mehr

Brain

Der Moyekh

Derr Moy-Ehkh

Brake

Der Tormoz

Derr Tawr-Mawz

Branch

Di Tsvayg

Dee Tsveig

Brand-New

Shpogl-Nay

Shpawg-L Nei

Brandy

Der Konyak

Kawn-Yahk

Brassiere

Der Stanik

Derr Stah-Nik

Brazeness

Di Khutspe

Dee Khoots-Peh

Bread

Dos Broyt

Doss Broyt

Bread Crumbs

Farreysht

Farr-Eysht

Bread Roll

Di Bulke

Dee Bool-Keh

Bread Roll

Der Zeml

Derr Zehm-L

Breadwinner

Der Fardiner

Derr Fahr-Dee-Nehr

Break,  To

Breakhn

Brehkh-N

Break up,  To

Tsebrekhn

Tseh-Brehkh-N

Breakfast

Der Frishtik

Derr-Freesh-Tik

 

Der Iberbaysn

Doss Ee-Behr-Beis-N

Breast

Der Brust

Derr Broost

Breath

Der Otem

Derr Aw-Tehm

Breathe,  To

Otemen

Aw-Teh-Mehn

Breeze

Dos Vintl

Doss Veent-L

Bribe

Der Khabar

Derr Khah-Bah

Bribe,  To

Unterkoyfn

Oon-Tehr-Koyf-N

Brick

Der Tsigl

Derr Tseeg-L

Bride

Di Kale

Dee Kah-Leh

Bridegrrom

Di Khosn

Dee Khaws-N

Bridge  (Span)

Di Brik

Dee Breek

Briefcase

Di Teke

Dee Teh-Keh

Brilliant

Brilyant

Breel-Yahnt

Bring,  To

Brengen

Brehn-Gehn

Brittle

Krishldik

Kreesh-L-Dik

Broad

Breyt

Brayt

Broil,  To

Brotn

Brawt-N

Broker

Der Mekler

Derr Meh-Klehr

Brooch

Di Brosh

Dee Brawsh

Broom

Der Bayzem

Derr Beh-Zehm

Brothel

Dos Hayzl

Doss Heiz-L

Brother

Der Bruder

Derr Broo-Deh

Brother-In-Law

Der Shvoger

Derr Shvaw-Gehr

Brown

Broyn

Broyn

Bruise

Der Sinyak

Derr Seen-Yahk

Brunette

Brunet

Broo-Neht

Brush

Der Barsht

Derr Bahrsht

Bubble,  To

Blezlen (Zikh)

Blehz-Lehn  (Zikh)

Bucket

Der Emer

Derr Eh-Mehr

Budget

Der Budzher

Derr Boo-Jeht

Buffalo

Der Bufloks

Derr Boof-Lawks

Bug

Der Zhuk

Derr Zhook

Build,  To

Boyen

Boy-En

Building

Der Binyin

Derr Been-Yin

Bulb (Light Bulb)

Dos Lempl

Doss Lehmp-L

Bull

Der Bik

Derr Beek

Bullet

Di Koyl

Dee Koyl

Bump  (Blow)

Der Zets

Der Zehts

Bunch

Der Bintl

Derr Beent-L

Bundle

Dos Pekl

Doss Pehk-L

Burden

Di Mase

Dee Mah-Seh

Bureau  (Office)

Dos Byuro

Doss Byoo-Raw

Bureau  (Chest)

Der Komod

Derr Kah-Mawd

Burglar

Der Araynbrekher

Derr Ah-Rein-Breh-Khehr

Burial

Di Kvure

Dee K-Voo-Reh

Burial Shrouds

Di Takhrikhim

Dee Tahkh-Ree-Kheem

Burn,  To

Farbrenen

Fahr-Breh-Nehn

Burn

Der Bren

Derr Brehn

Burst,  To

Platsn

Plahts-N

Bury,  To

Bagrobn

Bah-Grawb-N

Bus

Der Oytobus

Derr Oy-Taw-Booss

Business

Dos Gesheft

Doss Geh-Shehft

Busy

Farnumen

Fahr-Noo-Mehn

Busybody  (Sl.)

Der Kokhlefl

Kawkh-leh-Fel

But  (Conj.)

Ober

Aw-Behr

But (Except: Prep.)

(A) Khuts

(Ah) Khoots

Butcher

Der Katsev

Derr Kah-Tsehv

Butter

Di Putger

Dee Poo-Tehr

Butterfly

Dos Flaterl

Doss Flah-Tehr-L

Button

Dos Knepl

Doss K-Nehp-L

Buy,  To

Koyfn

Doyf-N

By  (Via)

Durkh

Doorkh

By  (near)

Bay

Bei

By  (Prior To)

Biz

Beez

By Heart

Oysenvenik

Oys-Sehn-Vay-Nik

C

C

C

Cab

Der Taksi

Derr Tahk-See

Cabbage

Dos Kroyt

Doss Kroyt

Cabin of a ship

Di Kayute

Dee Kay-Yoo-Teh

Cabinet (Ministers)

Der Kabinet

derr Kah-Bee-Neht

Cage

Di Shtayg

Dee Shteig

Cake

Der Lekekh

Der Leh-Kehkh

Calculate,  To

Rekhenen

Reh-Kheh-Nehn

Calculation

Der Khezhbn

Derr Khehzh-Bn

Calendar (Jewish)

Der Luakh

Derr Loo-Ahkh

Calendar

Der Kalendar

Derr Kah-Lehn-Dar

Calf  (Anat.)

Di Litke

Dee Leet-Keh

Calf

Dos Kalb

Doss Kahlb

Call,  To

Rufn

Foof-N

Calm

Ruik

Roo-Ik

Calm,  To

Baruikn

Bah-Roo-Ik-N

Calorie

Di Kalorye

Dee Kah-Lawr-Yeh

Camera

Di Aparat

Dee Ah-Pah-Raht

Can  (Able to)

Kenen

Keh-Nehn

Canary

Der Kanarik

Derr Kah-Nah-Rik

Cancer

Der Rak

Derr Rahk

Candelabra

Di Menoyre

Dee Meh-Noy-Rah

Candidate

Der Kandidat

Derr Kahn-Dee-Daht

Candle

Dos Likht

Doss Leekht

Candlestick

Der Laykhter

Derr Leikh-Tehr

Candy

Dos Tsukerl

Doss Tsoo-Kehr-L

Cane

Der Shtekn

Derr Shtehk-N

Canopy

Di Khupe

Dee Khoo-Peh

Cantor  (Jewish)

Der Khazn

Derr Khahz-N

Cap  (Hat)

Dos Hitl

Doss Heet-L

Capable

Feik

Feh-Yeek

Caprice

Der Kapriz

Derr Kah-Preez

Capricious

Kaprizik

Khahp-N (Fahn-Gehn)

Capture,  To

Khapn (Fangen

Khahp-N (Fahn-Gehn)

Car

Der Oyto

Derr Oy-Taw

Caraway  (Seeds)

Der Kiml

Derr Keem-L

Care,  Be Concerned

Arn

Ahr-N

Care  (Concern)

Di Zorg

Dee Zawrg

Care For (Responsible)

Farzorgn

Fah-Zawrg-N

Careful

Opgehit

Awp-Geh-Heet

Careless

Opgelozn

Awp-Geh-Lawz-N

Carpenter

Der Stolyer

Derr Stawl-Yehr

Carpet

Der Tepekh

Derr Teh-Pehkh

Carriage  (Baby)

Dos Vegele

Doss Veh-Geh-Leh

Carrot

Di Mer

Dee Mehr

Carry,  To

Trogn

Trawg-N

Cart

Der Vogn

Derr Vawg-N

Cash

Dox Mezumen

Doss Meh-Zoo-Mehn

Cashier

Der Kasirer

Derr Kah-See-Rehr

Cast,  To

varfn

Vahrf-N

Casual

Glaykhgiltik

Gleikh-Gil-Tik

Cat

Di Kats

Dee Kahts

Catastrophe

Di Katastrofe

Dee Kah-Tah-Straw-Feh

Catch,  To 

Khapn

Khahp-N

Cattle

Di Beheymes

Dee Beh-Hay-Mehs

Cattle

Dos Fikh

Doss Feekh

Cauliflower

Der Kalifyor

Derr Kah-Leef-Yawr

Cause

Di Sibe

dee See-Bih

Caution,  To

Vorenen

Vaw-Reh-Nehn

Cease,  To

Oyfhern

Oyf-Hehr-N

Ceiling

Der Sufit

derr Soof-Fet

Ceiling

Di Stelye

dee Stehl-Yeh

Celebrate

Yoyvln

Yoyv-Lehn

Celebration (Joyous)

Di Simkhe

Dee Seem-Kheh

Celebrity

Di Barimkayt

Dee Bah-Reem-Keit

Celery

Di Selerye

Dee Seh-Lehr-Yeh

Cellar

Der Keler

Derr Keh-Lehr

Cement

Der Tsement

Derr Tseh-Mehnt

Cemetery

Der Beys-Oylem

Derr Bays-Oy-Lehm

Cereal  (Prepared)

Di Kashe

Dee Kah-Sheh

Ceremony

Di Tseremonye

Dee Tseh-Reh-Mawn-Yeh

Certain

Zikher

Zee-Khehr

Certain

Gevis

Geh-Vees

Certainly

Avade

Ah-Vah-Deh

Chain

Di Keyt

Dee Kayt

Chair

Di Shtul

Dee Shtool

Chance (Opportunity)

Di Gelegnhayt

De Geh-Lehg-N-Heit

Change,  To

Baytn

Beit-N

Chap

Der Yat

Der Yaht

Character  (Actor)

Der Parshoyn

Derr Pahr-Shoyn

Character (Nature)

Der Kharakter

Derr Khah-Rahk-Tehr

Charge  (Accuse)

Di Bashuldikung

Dee Bah-Shool-Dee-Koong

Charge  (Price)

Der Optsol

Derr Awp-Tsawl

Charge Account

Di Farrekhn-Konte

Dee Fahr-Rehkh-N-Kawn-Teh

Charity  (Alms)

Di Tsdoke

Dee Tseh-Daw-Keh

Charm

Der Kheyn

Derr Khayn

Chase

Nokhyogn

Nawkh-Yawg-N

Chat

Der Shmues

derr Shmoo-Ehs

Chat,  To

Shmuesn

Shmoo-Ehs-N

Chatter

Plaplen

Plahp-Lehn

Chauffeur

Der Shofer

Derr Shaw-Fehr

Cheap (Inexpensive)

Bilik

Bee-Lik

Cheap (Inexpensive)

Volvl

Vawlv-L

Cheapskate (Si.)

Der Shnorer

Derr Shnaw-Rehr

Cheat,  To

Opnarn

Awp-Nahr-N

Check  (To Stop)

Ophaltn

Awp-Hahlt-N

Check  (Bank)

Der Tshek

Derr Chehk

Cheer,  (To Applaud)

Aplodirn

Ah-Plaw-Deer-N

Cheer  (Gladden)

DerFreyen

Dehr-Fray-Ehn

Cheerful

Freylekh

Fray-Lehky

Cheese

Der Kez

Derr Kehz

Chemistry

Di Khemye

Dee Khehm-Yeh

Cherish,  To

Tayer Haltn

Tie-Ehr-Hahlt-N

Cherry

Di Karsh

Dee Kahrsh

Chest (Container)

Der Kastn

Derr Kahsst-N

Chest  (Anat.)

Der Brustkastn

Derr Broost-Kahsst-N

Chew,  To

Kayen

kei-En

Chewing Gum

Di Kaygume

Dee Kei-Goo-Meh

Chick Pea

Der Nahit

Derr Nah-Heet

Chicken

Di Hun

De Hoon

Chiefly

Der iker

Dehr Ee-Kehr

Child

Dos Kind

Doss Keend

Childhood

Di Kindhayt

Dee Keend-Heit

Chilly

Kil

Keel

Chimney

Der Koymen

Derr Koy-Mehn

Chin

Der Kin

Derr Kin

Choke,  To

(Der) Shtikn

(Derh) Shteek-N

Cholera

Di Kholere

Dee Khaw-Leh-Reh

Choose,  To

(Oyss) Klaybn

(Oyss) Kleib-N

Chop Meat

Dos Hakflaysh

Doss Hahk-Flaysh

Christian

Der Krist

Derr Kreest

Church

Der Kloyster

Derr Kloyss-Tehr

Cigar

Der Tsigar

Derr Tsee-Gahr

Cigarette

Der Papiros

Derr Pah-Pee-Rawss

Cinnamon

Der Tsimering

Derr Tsee-Meh-Ring

Circle

Der Krayz

Derr Kreiz

Circular

Kaylekhik

Kei-Leh-Khik

Circumcise

Mal Zayn

Mahl-Zein

Circumciser

Der Moyel

Derr Moy-Ehl

Circumcision (Ceremony)

Der Bris

Derr Breess

Circus

Der Tsirk

Derr Tseerk

Citizen

Der Birger

Derr Beer-Gehr

City

Di Shtot

Dee Shtawt

Civil  (Polite)

Eydl

Ayd-L

Civilization

Di Tsivilizatsye

Dee Tsee-Vee-Lee-Zahts-Yeh

Clap,  To

Patshn

Pach-N

Clarinet

Der Klarnet

Derr Klahr-Neht

Clasp,  To

Arumnemen

Ah-Room-Neh-mehn

Class

Der Klas

Derr Klahss

Classroom

Der Klastsimer

Derr Klahs-Tsee-Mehr

Claw

Di Krel

Dee Krehl

Clean,  To

Reynikn

Ray-Neek-Ehn

Clean,  To

Oysreynikn

Oys-Ray-Neek-N

Clean

Reyn

Rayn

Clear

Klor

Klawr

Clear Ones Throat

Khraken

Khrah-Kehn

Cleaver

Der Hakmesser

Derr hahk-Meh-Serh

Clergyman (Gentile)

Der Galikh

Derr Gah-Likh

Clerk

Der Farkoyfer

Derr Fahr-Koy-Fehr

Clever

Klug

Kloog

Climate

Der Klimat

Derr Klee-Maht

Climb,  To

Aroyfkrikhn

Ah-Royf-Kreekh-N

Cloak

Der Mantl

Der Mahnt-L

Clock

Der Zager

Derr Zay-Gehr

Clod (Boor)

Der Zhlob

Derr Zhlawb

Close  (Adj.)

Noent

Naw-Ehnt

Close,  To

Farmakhn

Fahr-Mahkh-N

Close,  To

Shlisn

Shlees-N

Closet

Di Shale

Dee Shah-Leh

Clothe,  To

Bakleydn

Dah-Klayd-N

Clothing

Di Klayder

Dee Klay-Dehr

Cloud

Der Volkn

Derr Vawlk-N

Cloudy (Overcast)

Favolknt

Fahr-Vawl-Knt

Cloudy

Khmarne

Kh-Mahr-Neh

Club (Cudgel)

Der Floykn

Derr Flawk-N

Club (Society)

Der Klub

Derr Kloob

Clumsy Person

Latutnik

Lat-Ute-Nik

Coachman

Der Bale-Gole

Derr Bah-Leh-Gaw-Leh

Coal

Di Koyln

Dee Koyl-N

Coarse

Grub

Grawb

Coarse

Prost

Prost

Cock

Der Hon

Derr Hawn

Cocktail

Der Kokteyl

Derr Kawk-Tayl

Cocoa

Der Kakao

Derr Kah-Kah-Aw

Coconut

Der Kokosuns

Derr Kaw-Kawss-Noos

Coffee

Di Kave

Dee Kah-Ven

Coffee Pot

Der Kavenik

Derr Kah-Veh-Nik

Coffin (Jewish)

Der Orn

Derr Awr-N

Coin

Di Matbeye

Dee Maht-Bey-Eh

Coke

Der Koks

Derr Kawks

Cold

Kalt

Kahlt

Cold (Low Temp.)

Di Kelt

Dee Kehlt

Cold (Ailment)

Di Farkilung

Dee Fah-Kee-Loong

Cold Cream

Der Hoytkrem

Derr Hoyt-Krehm

Collar

Der Kolner

Derr Kawl-Nehr

Collect,  (A Debt)

Aynmonen

Ein-Maw-Nehn

Collect,  To

Zamlen

Zahm-Lehn

Collection

Di Zamlung

Dee Zahm-Loong

Color

Der Kolir

Derr Kaw-Leer

Comb

Der Kahm

Derr Kahm

Combination

Di Kombinatsye

Dee Kawn-Bee-Naht-Yee

Come To

Kumen

Koo-Mehn

Comfort

Di Treyst

Dee Trayst

Comfortable

Bakvem

Bahk-Vehm

Comic (Funny)

Der Komiker

Derr Kaw-Mee-Kehr

Command

Der Bafel

Derr Bah-Fehl

Commandment

Di Mitsve

Dee Mits-Veh

Commandment

Dos Gebot

Doss Geh-Bawt

Comment

Di Bamerkung

Dee Bah-Mehr-Koong

Commodity

Di Skhoyre

Dee Skhdy-Reh

Common (Normal)

Geveyntlekh

Geh-Vaynt-Lehkh

Commonplace

Vokhedik

Vaw-Kheh-Dik

Commotion

Dos Geruder

Doss Beh-Roo-Dehr

Communication (Message)

Di Yedie

Dee Yeh-Dee-Eh

Communism

Der Komunizm

Derr Kaw-Moo-Nee-Zim

Communist

Der Komunist

Derr Kaw-Moo-Neest

Community (Public)

Der Tsibur

Derr Tsee-Boor

Companion

Der Bagleyter

Derr Bah-Glay-Tehr

Company (Guests)

Di Gest

Dee Gehst

Company (Business)

Di Firme

Dee Feer-Meh

Compare,  To

Farglaykhn

Fahr-Gleikh-N

Comparison

Der Farglaykh

Derr Fahr-Gleikh

Compatriot

Der Landsman

Derr Lahnds-Mahn

Competent

Kompetent

Kawm-Peh-Tehnt

Competitor

Der Concurent

Kawn-Koo-Rehnt

Complain,  To

Baklogn Zikh

Bah-Klawg-N Zikh

Complain,  To (Slang)

Kvetshn

K-Vehch-N

Complainer (Slang)

Der Kvetsh

Derr K-Vehch

Complaint

Di Tayne

Dee Tei-Nih

Complete

Fulshtendik

Fool-Shtehn-Dik

Compliment

Der Kompliment

Derr kawm-Plee-Mehnt

Comprehend,  To

Bagrayf-N

Bah Greif-N

Conceal,  To

Oysbahaltn

Oyss-Bah-Hahlt-N

Conceited

Haltn Fun Zik

Hahlt-N Foon Zikh

Concert

Der Kontsert

Derr Kawn-Tsehrt

Conclusion

Der Sof

Derr Sawf

Condemn (Damn)

Fardamen

Fahr-Dah-Mehn

Conduct

Der Oyffir

Derr Oyf-Feer

Confess

Moyde Zayn Zikh

Moy-Deh Zein Zikh

Confidence

Der Tsutroy

Derr Tsoo-Troy

Confuse (Mixed Up)

Tsemishn

Tseh-Meesh-N

Confused

Tsemisht

Tseh-Meesht

Confused

Tsetumlt

Tseh-Toom-Lt

Confusion

Di Tsemishung

Dee Tseh-Mee-Shoong

Congratulate, To

Gratulirn

Grah-Too-Leer-N

Congratulations

Mazel-Tov

Mahz-L Tawv

Congregation

Di Kehile

Dee Ke-Hee-Lih

Conscience

Dos Gevisn

Doss Geh-Vees-N

Conscious

Bavustzinik

Bah-Voost-Zee-Nik

Consequently

Deriber

Deh-Ree-Behr

Consent,  To

Maskim Zayn

Mahss-Kim-Zein

Consider,  To

Batrakhtn

Bah-Trahkht-N

Considerable

Nishkoshedik

Nish-Kaw-Sheh-Dik

Consolation

Di Nekhome

Dee Neh-Khaw-Mih

Constant

Keseyderdik

Keh-Say-Dehr-Dik

Constipation

Di Farshtopung

Dee Fahr-Shtaw-Poong

Construct,  To

Boyen

Boy-En

Consult

Meyashev Zine Zikh

Meh-Yah-Shehv-Zein Zikh Mit

Contemplate,  To

Batrakntn

Bah-Trahkht-N

Contempt

Der Bitl

Derr Bee-Tl

Contemporary

Haynttsaytik

Heint-Tsei-Tik

Contend,  To

Taynen

Tei-Nehn

Contents

Der Inhalt

Derr Een-Hahlt

Contest

Der Konkurs

Derr Kawn-Koorss

Continue,  To

Mamshikh Zayn

Mahm-Shikh-Zein

Continual

Keseyderdik

Keh-Say-Dehr-Dik

Contraption

Di Mamshikh Zayn

Dee Mah-Sheekeh-Zeyn

Contrary

Farkert

Fahr-Kehrt

Contribution

Der Tsushtayer

Derr Tsoo-Shtei-Ehr

Contributor

Der Bayshtayer

Derr Bei-Shtei-Ehr

Contrive,  To

Fartrakhtn

Fahr-Trahkht-N

Controversy

Di Sikhsekh

Dee Seekh-Sehkh

Convenient

Bakvem

Bahk-Vehm

Convert (To Judaism)

Der Ger

Derr Gehr

Convert (To Chrisitan)

Der Meshumed

Derr Meh-Shoo-Mehd

Conviction (Belief)

Di Ibertsaygung

Dee Ee-Behr-Tsei-Goong

Convince,  To

Aynredn

Ein-Rehd-N

Convulsion

Di Konvulsye

Dee Kawn-Vool-Syeh

Cook,  To

Kokhn

Kawkh-N

Cooked Medium

Halb Durkhgekokht

Hahlb-Doorkh-Geh-Kawkht

Cooked, Rare

Nit Derkokht

Nit-Dehr-Kawkht

Cooked, Well Done

Gut Durkhgeokoht

Goot Doorkh-Geh-Kawkht

Cookie

Dos Kikhl

Doss Keekh-L

Cooking Spoon

Der Kokhlefl

Derr Kawkh-Leh-Fehl

Cool

Kil

Keel

Cool,  To

Kiln

Keel-N

Copper

Dos Kuper

Doss Koo-Pehr

Copulate,  To

Porn Zikh

Pawr-N Zikh

Copy,  To

Nokhmakhn

Nawkh-Mahkh-N

Copy

Di Copye

Dee Kawp-Yeh

Cordial

Hartsik

Har-Tsik

Cork

Di Korek

Dee Kaw-Rehk

Corned Beef

Dos Peklfleysh

Doss Peh-Kil-Flaysh

Corner

Der Vinkl

Derr Weenk-L

Corporation

Di Korporatsye

Dee Kaw-Paw-Rahts-Yeh

Corpse

Der Mehs

Derr mehs

Corpse

Der Bar Menen

Derr Bahr-Meh-Nahn

Correct

Rikhtik

Reekh-Tik

Correspond With

Korespondirn

Kaw-Rehs-Pawn-Deer-N

Correspond (Agree)

Shtimen

Shtee-Mehn

Corset

Der Korset

Derr Kawr-Seht

Cosmetic

Di Kosmetik

Dee Kaw-Smeh-Tik

Cost,  To

Kostn

Kawst-N

Cost

Der Prayz

Derr Preiz

Costume

Der Kostyum

Derr Kawst-Yoom

Cotton

Di Vate

Dee Vah-Teh

Cotton

Der Bavl

Derr Bahv-L

Couch

Di Kanape

Dee Kah-Nah-Peh

Cough

Der Hust

 Derr Hoost

Council

Der Rot

 Derr Rawt

Counsel (Atty)

Der Advokat

Derr Ahd-Vaw-Kaht

Counsel (Advice)

Di Eytse

Dee Ay-Tseh

Counsel,  To

Eytsn

Ay-Tsehn

Count

Tseyln

Tsayl-N

Count,  To

Rekhenen

Reh-Kheh-Nehn

Countenance

Dos Ponim

Doss Paw-Nim

Counter (Store)

Der Tombank

Derr Tawm-Bahnk

Counterfeit

Falsh

Fahlsh

Country

Dos Land

Doss Lahnd

Country

Di Medine

Dee Meh-Dee-Neh

Countryman

Der Landsman

Derr Lahnds-Mahn

Couple

Di Por

Dee Pawr

Coupon

Der Kupon

Derr Koo-Pawn

Courage

Der Mut

Derr Mott

Courteous

Heflekh

Hehf-Lehkh

Courtesy

Di Heflekhkayt

Dee Hehf-Lehkh-Keit

Cousin

Dos Sveshterkind

Doss Shvehs-Tehr-Keend

Cousin (Masc.)

Der Kuzin

Derr Koo-Zeen

Cousin (Masc.)

Fetter

Feh-Terr

Cousin (Fem)

Di Kuzine

Dee Koo-Zee-Neh

Cover,  To

Tsudekn

Tsoo-Dehk-N

Cover

Dos Dekl

Doss Dehk-L

Cow

Di Ku

Dee Koo

Cow

Di Beheyme

Dee Beh-Hay-Meh

Coward

Der Pakhdn

Derr Pahkh-Din

Crab

Der Krab

Derr Krahb

Crack,  To

Shpaltn

Shpalt-N

Cradle

Di Vig

Dee Veeg

Craftsman

Der Bal-Melokhe

Derr Bahl-Meh-Law-Kheh

Cramp (Med.)

Der Kramf

Derr Krahmf

Crave,  To

Garn Nokh

Gahr-N Nawkh

Crazy

Meshuge

Meh-Shoo-Geh

Cream, Sour

Di Smetene

Dee Smeh-Teh-Neh

Cream, Sweet

Der Shmant

Derr Shmahnt

Cream Cheese

Der Shmirkez

Derr Shmeer-Kehz

Create,  To

Bashafn

Bah-Shayf-N

Creature (Living)

Dos Bashefenish

Doss Bah-Sheh-Feh-Nish

Credit

Der Kredit

Derr Kreh-Deet

Creek

Dos Taykhl

Doss Teikh-L

Creep,   To

Krikhn

Kreekh-N

Crepe, Stuffed

Di Blintse

Dee Bleen-Tseh

Crime

Dos Farbrekhn

Doss Fahr-Brehkh-N

Criminal

Der Farbrekher

Derr Fahr-Breh-Khehr

Crimson

Poms

Pawms

Cripple

Der/Di Kalike

Derr/Dee Kah-Lee-Keh

Crisis

Der Krizis

Derr Kree-Ziss

Crisp (Brittle)

Krukhle

Krookh-Leh

Criticize,  To

Kritikirn

Kree-Tee-Kerr-N

Crook (Thief)

Der Ganev (Zhulik)

Derr-Gah-Nehv (Zhoo-Lik)

Crooked

Krum

Kroom

Cross (Angry)

Broygez

Broy-Gehz

Cross (Over To)

Aribergeyn

Ah-ree-Behr-Gayn

Cross (Christian)

Der Tseylem

Derr Tsay-Lehm

Crowd

Der Oylem

Derr Oy-Lehm

Crowded

Ens

Ehns

Crude

Roy

Roy

Cruel

Akhzoryehsdik

Ahkh-Zamr-Yehs-Dik

Crumb

Der Brekly

Derr Brehk-L

Crumble,  To

Tsebreklen

Tseh-Brehk-Lehn

Crust

Di Skore

Dee Skaw-Reh

Crutch

Di Kulye

Dee Kool-Yeh

Cry, Out To

Dos Beshrey

Doss Beh-Shray

Cry, Out To

Shrayn

Shrei-En

Cry (To Weep)

Veynen

Vay-Nehn

Cucumber

Di Userkke

Dee Oo-Behr-Keh

Culture

Di Kultur

Dee Kool-Toor

Cunning

Khitre

Kheet-Reh

Cup

Der Kubik

Derr Koo-Bik

Cupping Glasses (Med.)

Di Bankes

Dee Bahn-Kehs

Curb,  To

Tsamen

Tsah-Mehn

Cure

Di Refue

Dee Reh-Foo-Eh

Curious

Naygerik

Nei-Geh-Rik

Curiosity

Di Naygerikavt

Dee Nei-Gehr-Reih-Keit

Curl

Dos Grayzl

Doss Greiz-L

Curse

Di Klole

Dee Klaw-Leh

Curse

Shiltn

Shelt-N

Curse,  To

Zidlen

Zeed-Lehn

Curtain (Drape)

Der Forhang

Derr Fawr-Hahng

Cushion

Der Kishn

Derr Keesh-N

Customer

Der Koyne

Derr Kdy-Neh

Cut, (To Pieces)

Tseshnaydn

Tseh-Shneid-N

Cut, To

Shnaydn

Dhneid-N

Cutlet

Der Kotlet

Derr Kawt-Leht

D

D

D

Dad

Der Tateh

Derr Tah-Teh

Dainty

Delikat

Deh-Lee-Kaht

Dairy

Dee Milkhikeray

Dee Mil-Khee-Rei

Dairy (Adj.)

Milkhik

Meelkh-Eek

Daisy

Di Margeritke

Dee Mahrg-Eh-Reet-Kheh

Damn,  To

Farshiltn

Fahr-Sheelt-N

Damp

Faykht

Feikht

Dance,  To

Tantsn

Tahnts-N

Danger

Di Sakone

Dee Sah-Kaw-Neh

Danger

Di Gefar

Dee Geh-Fahr

Dangerous

Sakonedik

Sah-Kaw-Neh-Dik

Dangerous

Geferlekh

Geh-Fehr-Lihkh

Dark  (Color)

Tunkl

Toonk-L

Dark  (No Light)

Fintster

Feents-Tehr

Darkness

Dos Finsternish

Doss Feents-Tehr-Nish

Darn  (To Mend)

Tsireven

Tsee-Reh-Vehn

Date (Calendar)

Di Date

Dee Dah-Teh

Date  (Fruit)

Der Teytil

Derr Tayt-L

Daughter

Di Tochter

Dee Tawch-Tehr

Daughter-in-law

Di Shnur

Dee Shnoor

Dawn

Der Kayor

Derr Kah-Yawr

Day

Der Tog

Derr Tawg

Day (24 hr. Period)

Der Mes-Les

Derr mehs-Lehs

Daylight

Dos Toglikht

Doss Tawg-Likht

Dead

Toyt

Toyt

Dead  (Noun)

Di Meysim

Dee May-Seem

Deaf

Toyb

Toyb

Deal (To Trade)

Handlen

Hahnd-Lehn

Dealer

Der Soykher

Derr Soy-Khihr

Dealer

Der Hendler

Derr hehnd-Lihr

Dear (Beloved)

Tayer

Tei-Ehr

Debt

Der Khoyv

Derr Khoyv

Debtor

Der Bal-Khoyv

Derr Bahl-Khoyv

Deceased Person

Der Nifter

Derr Neef-Tehr

December

Der Detsember

Derr Deh-Tsehm-Behr

Decent

Laytish

lei-Tish

Decent

Onshtendik

Awn-Shtehn-Dik

Decide,  To

Bashlisn

Bah-Shleesh-N

Decision (Judgment)

Der Bashlus

Derr Bah-Shloos

Deck of Cards

Dos Peshl

Doss Pehsh-L

Declare,  To

Derklern

Dehr-Klehr-N

Decorate (To Adorn)

Baputsn

Bah-Poots-N

Decrease,  To

Farklenern

Fahr-Kleh-Nehr-N

Deed

Der Akt

Derr Ahkt

Deed

Di Tuung

Dee Too-Oong

Deed (Story)

Buba Maise

Bubba Mei-Sah

Deep

Tif

Teef

Deer

Der hirsh

Derr Heersh

Defeat

Di Mapole

Dee Mah-Paw-Leh

Defer,  To

Optretn

Awp-Treht-N

Definite

Bashtimt

Bah-Shteemt

Defy,  To

Antkegnshteln Zikh

Ahnt-Kehg-N-Shtehl-N Zikh

Delay

Farhaltn

Fahr-Hahlt-N

Deliberation

Di Batrakhtung

Dee Bah-Trahkh-Toong

Delicate

Delikat

Deh-Lee-Kaht

Delicious

Batamt

Bah-Tahmt

Delight

Der Taynes

Derr Tei-Negh

Delight,  To

Mekhaye Zayn Zikh

Meh-Khah-Yeh Zein Zikh

Deluge

Der Mabl

Derr Mahb-L

Demand, To (Ask For)

Fodern

Faw-Dehr-N

Democratic

Demokratish

Deh-Maw-Krah-Tish

Demon

Der Shed

Derr Shehd

Demonstrate, To

Bavayzn

Bah-Vetz-N

Dense

Gedikht

Geh-Deekht

Dentist

Der Tsondokter

Derr yswan-Dawk-Tehr

Deny

Leykenen

Lay-Key-Nehn

Depart (By Vehicle)

Avekforn

Ah-Vehk-Fawr-N

Depart (By Plane)

Opflien

Awp-Flee-En

Depart (on Foot)

Aroysgeyn

Ah-Royss-Gayn

Department Store

Di Universal-Krom

Dee OO-Nee-Vehr-Sahl Krawn

Depend On,  To

Farlozn Zikh

Fah-Lawz-N Zikh

Dependable

Farlozlekh

Fah-Lawz-Lehkh

Dependent Upon

Onkumen Tsu

Awn-Koo-Mehn-Tsoo

Deposit

Di Ayntsol

Dee Ein-Tsawl

Depressed (Mentally)

Dershlogn

Dehr-Shlawg-N

Depression (Economically)

Di Depresye

Dee Deh-Prehs-Yeh

Depression (Sad)

Di More-Shkhoyre

Dee maw-Reh Shkhoy-Reh

Depth (Deepness)

Di Tifkayt

Dee Teef-Keit

Derogatory

Umkovedik

Oom-Kaw-Vih-Dik

Descendants

Di Kindskinder

Dee Keends-Keen-Dehr

Desert

Di Midber

Dee meed-Behr

Deserted Wife

Di Agune

Dee Ah-Goo-Neh

Deserve,  To

Fardinen

Fahr-Deen-Nehn

Desire,  To

Farlangen

Fahr-Lahn-Gehn

Desk

Der Shraybtish

Derr Shreib-Tish

Desperate

Fartsveyflt

Fahr-Tsvay-Flt

Dessert (Eat)

Dos Farbaysn

Doss Fahr-Bets-N

Destined

Bashert

Bah-Shehrt

Destiny

Der Goyrl

Derr Goy-Rl

Destruction

Der Khurbn

Derr Khoor-Bn

Detour

Der Umveg

Derr oom-Vehg

Devil

Der Tayvl

Derr Teiv-L

Devil

Der Ruakh

Derr Roo-Ahkh

Devour,  To

Aynshlingen

Ein-Shleen-Gehn

Devout

Frum

Froom

Dew

Der Toy

Derr Toy

Diabetes

Di Tsukerkrenk

Dee Tsoo-Kehr-Krehnk

Diamond

Der Diment

Derr Dee-Mehnt

Diarrhea

Der Shilshl

Derr Sheel-Shl

Dictate,  To

Diktirn

Dik-Teer-N

Die,  To

Shtarbn

Shtahr-Bn

Die, To (Animals)

Peygern

Pay-Gehr-N

Diet

Di Diete

Dee Dee-Eh-Teh

Differ

Zayn Andersh

Zein Ahn-Dehrsh

Difference

Der untersheyd

Derr Oon-Tehr-Shayd

Difficult

Shver

Shvehr

Difficulty

Di Menie

Dee Meh-Nee-Eh

Dig (Excavate)

Grobn

Grawb-N

Diligent

Flaysik

Flei-Sik

Dining Room

Estsimer

Ehs-Tsee-Mehr

Dinner

Der Mitog

Derr Mee-Tawg

Dip (To Immerse)

Tunken

Toon-Kehn

Direction (Course)

Di Rikhtung

Dee Reekh-Toong

Dirt (Soil)

Di Erd

Dee Ehrd

Dirt (Unclean)

Dos Shmuts

Doss Shmoots

Dirty (Soiled)

Smnutsik

Shmoo-Tsik

Disappear,  To

Farshvundn Vern

Fahr-Shvoond-N Vehr-N

Disappoint

Antoyshn***

Ahn-Toysh-N

Disappointment

Di Antoyshung

Dee Ahn-Toy-Shoong

Disaster

Dos umglik

Doss Oom-Glik

Disease

Di Krankayt

Dee Krahn-Keit

Discount

Di Hanokhe

Dee Hah-Naw-Khih

Discover,  To

Dyfdekn

Dyf-Dehk-N

Discussion

Di Diskusye

Dee Dis-Koos-Yeh

Disgrace

Der Bizoyen

Dee Bee-Zoy-En

Disguise

Di Farshtelling

Dee Fahr-Shteh-Loong

Disgust

Der Ekl

Derr Enk-L

Disgusting

Ekldik

Ehk-L-Dik

Disgusting

Khaloshesdik

Khah-Law-Shehs-Dik

Dish  (Food)

Dos Maykhl

Doss Mei-Khl

Dishes (Tableware)

Di Keylim

Dee Kay-Lim

Dishonor

Der Unkoved

Derr Oon-Kaw-Vihd

Dislike,  To

Nit Lib Hobn

Neet-Leeb-Hawb-N

Dismal

Vist

Veest

Disobey,  To

Nit Folgn

Neet-Fawlg-N

Dispose Of (To)

Poter Vern Fun

Paw-Tehr-Vehr-N Foon

Disposition

Di Bazaytikung

Dee Bah-Zei-Tee-Koong

Distant

Vayt

Veit

Distinct

Boylet

Boy-Leht

Distorted

Farkrimt

Fah-Kreemt

Distress

Di Noyt

Dee Noyt

Distribute

Fartelyn

Fahr-Tayl-N

Divide

Tseteyln

Tsu-Tayl-N

Divine

Getlekh

Geht-Lehkh

Divorce

Der Get

Derr Geht

Divorced Woman

Di Grushe

Dee Groo-Sheh

Divorced Man

Der Goyresh

Derr Goy-Rehsh

Do,  To

Ton

Tawn

Doctor

Der Dokter

Derr Dawk-Tehr

Dog

Der Hunt

Derr Hoont

Doll

Di Lyalke

Dee Lahl-Keh

Dollar

Der Dolar

Derr Daw-Lahr

Domestic

Inlendish

Een-Lehn-Dish

Donate,  To

Shenken

Shehn-Kehn

Donation

Der Bayshtayer

Derr Bein-Shtei-Ehr

Donation (Alms)

Di Nedove

Dee Neh-Daw-Vih

Donkey

Der Eyzl

Derr Ayz-L

Doom,  To

Farnishptetn

Fahr-Meesh-Peht-N

Door

Di Tir

Dee Teer

Dose

Di Doze

Dee Daw-Zeh

Dot

Dos Pintele

Doss Peen-Teh-Leh

Double  (Adj.)

Tsveyendik

Tsvay-Ehn-Dik

Doubt

Der Sofek

Derr Saw-Fehk

Doubtful

Sofedik

Saw-Fehk-Dik

Doubtless

On Sofek

Awn-Saw-Fehk

Dove

Di toyb

Dee Toyb

Down

Arop

Ah-Rawp

Downstairs

Untn

Dont-N

Downwards

Arunter

Ah-Roon-Tehr

Dowry

Der Nadn

Derr Nahd-N

Doze,  To

Dremlen

Drehm-Lehn

Dozen

Der Tuts

Derr Toots

Drag,  To

Shlepn

Shlehp-N

Drain, (To Dry)

Optsapn

Awp-Tsalp-N

Drained

Oysgeshlept

Oyss-Geh-Shehlpt

Drama

Di Drame

Dee Drah-Meh

Draw, (To Pull)

Tsien

Tsee-En

Draw, To (Sketch)

Tseykhenen

Ysay-Kheh-Nehn

Drawer

Der Shuflod

Derr Shoof-Lawd

Dreadful

Eymedik

Ay-Meh-Dik

Dream

Der Kholem

Derr Khaw-Lim

Dream,  To

Kholem

Khaw-Lim

Dress

Dos Kleyd

Doss Klayd

Dress,  To

Onton Zikh

Awn-Tawn-Zikh

Dressed Up

Oyssepust

Oyss-Geh-Pootst

Dresser

Der Komod

Derr Kah-Mawd

Dressing (Food)

Der Sos

Derr Sawss

Dried Up

Fardart

Fahr-Dahrt

Drink,  To

Trinken

Treen-Kehn

Drink

Dos Getrank

Doss Geh-Trahnk