Yiddish Mastery

What does the Yiddish word 'mensch' mean?

• a type of food

• a type of clothing

• a musical instrument

• a person of integrity and honor

In Yiddish grammar, how is the plural form of a noun usually formed?

• -s or -n suffix

• -os or -as suffix

• -er or -en suffix

• -es or -im suffix

How is the letter 'chaf' pronounced in Yiddish?

• ch

• k

• sh

• 'kh'

What is a common Yiddish cultural expression used to wish someone good luck?

• Shalom

• L'chaim

• Mazel tov

• Good luck

What does the Yiddish idiom 'schlep nachas' mean?

• To speak Yiddish fluently

• To derive pleasure or pride from someone else's accomplishments

• To carry heavy loads for someone else

• To cook a traditional Jewish dish

What writing system is used for Yiddish?

• Katakana

• Hebrew alphabet

• Cyrillic alphabet

• Latin alphabet

How is the Yiddish word 'bubbe' spelled?

• bube

• bubb

• bub

• bubbe

Translate the Yiddish word 'meshugge' into English.

• sane

• logical

• rational

• crazy

What is the plural form of the Yiddish word 'balabusta'?

• balabustas

• balabusti

• balabustae

• balabustos

How is the Yiddish letter 'tsvey yudn' pronounced?

• 'tsvey yudn' is pronounced as 'tsvey yudn' which means 'two yuds'. It is pronounced as a combination of 't' and 'y' sounds.

• 'tsvey yudn' is pronounced as 'tsvey yudn' which means 'two yuds'. It is pronounced as a combination of two 'u' sounds.

• 'tsvey yudn' is pronounced as 'tsvey yudn' which means 'two yuds'. It is pronounced as a combination of two 'y' sounds.

• 'tsvey yudn' is pronounced as 'tsvey yudn' which means 'two yuds'. It is pronounced as a combination of 'y' and 'd' sounds.