Download or read book The Dictionary of Popular Yiddish Words Phrases and Proverbs written by Fred Kogos and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating, useful, and funny collection of proverbs, curses, maxims, and ribald expressions will teach readers all they ever wanted to know about this remarkable language.

Download or read book Yiddish Wisdom written by Chronicle Books and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2013-04-02 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The tongue is the pen of the heart/Di tsung iz der feder fun di hartz” and more sayings that sum up Jewish character and culture from generations past. Decade after decade, Yiddish proverbs continue to capture the humor, warmth, and traditions of Jewish life. Now, the beloved Yiddish Wisdom has been expanded with even more proverbs and fresh illustrations to be cherished by a new generation. With more than 150 folk sayings translated in Yiddish and English—from the whimsical and witty (Dress up a broom and it will also look nice/Az men batziert a bezem iz er oich shain) to the poignant (When one must, one can/Az me muz, ken men) and practical (When you look to the heights, hold on to your hat/Az du kukst oif hoicheh zachen, halt tsu dos hitl)—this treasured volume is the perfect gift for any celebration.

Download or read book The Yiddish Proverb a Study in Folk Psychology written by Abraham Aaron Roback and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dictionary of 1000 Jewish Proverbs written by David C. Gross and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The transliterated and translated proverbs are arranged by Hebrew subject; a complete index in English accompanies the text.

Download or read book More Words More Arrows written by Shirley Kumove and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These sayings, ditties, rhymes and word plays cover the full range of Yiddish folk sayings, from comic to serious. Kumove has even retained vulgarities as legitimate expressions that reflect the sensibilities of a particular time and place. The sayings are presented in bilingual format, with the original Yiddish transliterated into Roman letters and then translated into English. In some cases, both literal and interpretative translations are given.

Download or read book Book of Yiddish Proverbs and Slang written by Fred Kogos and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Mamma Used to Say written by Raḥel Rozmarin and published by Feldheim Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasure-trove of golden sayings and pearls of wisdom, mined from the righteous women of yesteryear and carefully passed down through the generations in exquisite Yiddish. Now available in a faithful English translation with the original Yiddish included, along with source material, metaphorical meaning, and relevant tales and anecdotes to illustrate the sayings. In reading this collection of expressions, some will make you laugh, others will bring on the tears, yet others will cause you to reflect, but the overall effect is an endearing, remarkable one. Breathe in the sparkling air of the 'alter heim'--the Old World--and find in it the refreshing insight that is so needed in the world of today.

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Download or read book English Yiddish Yiddish English Dictionary written by David C. Gross and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Yiddish-English dictionary includes over 4,000 Romanized word-to-word entries; an appendix of idiomatic expressions & proverbs; and an appendix of common words used in the English language.

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