What is a Bubbe?
What is a Bubbe?
“Bubbe” is the Yiddish word for “Grandmother.” Jonas’s grandson Avrom introduced each show from her kitchen in Worcester, Massachusetts declaring “Bubbe” one of the three words he needs to know when he is hungry and looking for Kosher food.
What does Tatala mean in Yiddish?
Little papa
Definitions. n. “‘ Little papa.’ A term of endearment for a little boy.
What is a nudge in Yiddish?
noodge or nudzh or nudge noun: One who pesters and annoys with persistent complaining. ETYMOLOGY: From Yiddish nudyen (to pester, bore), from Polish nudzic. The word developed a variant spelling ‘nudge’ under the influence of the English word ‘nudge’. A cousin of this word is nudnik (a boring pest).
What is a Schmeckle?
The word “Schmeckle” sounds somewhat similar to “Shekel”, which is the currency of Israel. A Schmeckle is worth approximately $148 USD. “Schmekel” is Yiddish slang for “penis”.
What does Mora mean in Hebrew?
Female teacher
n. Female teacher.
Is the Yiddish name for Grandmother Bubbe or Bubbe?
Updated May 23, 2019. The Yiddish name for grandmother is bubbe. Since Hebrew uses a different alphabet from English, making transliteration necessary, words often exist in several different spellings.
Which is the correct spelling Bubbe or bobeshi?
Variations of bubbe include bube, bubbie, bubbeh, bobbe, bobeh and bubby. Some add a -shi to the end to show affection, resulting in a name that is usually spelled bobeshi . Some Jewish families prefer the Hebrew savta, but bubbe is the more traditional choice and is chosen by some non-Jews for its warm connotations.
What is the Yiddish name for a grandfather?
Some Jewish families prefer the Hebrew savta, but bubbe is the more traditional choice and is chosen by some non-Jews for its warm connotations. See also the Yiddish name for grandfather and other ethnic grandmother names, like Filipino or Greek terms.
What does Mazel Tov and shmutz mean in Yiddish?
Mazel tov is the common congratulatory expression in Yiddish. The literal meaning is “good destiny.” It is also appropriate for the birth of a grandchild. Shmutz (or schmutz) means a little dirt that needs to be wiped off, as off a grandchild’s face.
