
365 Phrases, Cultural Tidbits and TriviaWould you know what to say if someone offered you a shtikl (little piece) of koogl (pudding, made with noodles and raisins or potatoes and onions) Would you get a bit fartootst (confused) if someone were to call you a real mensch (a decent person) Well, it's no groysse metzieh (big deal) with the Living Language Yiddish 2001 Daily Phrase & Culture Calendar. You'll be able to pepper your speech with wonderfully colorful expressions from this truly unique linguistic heritage in no time. With these easy-to-use words, pronunciation keys, English translations, idioms, and cultural history, you'll impress your bubbe (grandmother) in no time. Don't be a golem (foolish person); learn some Yiddish day by day. You don't have to be Jewish to love it!
Page Count:
366
Publication Date:
2000-08-31
ISBN-10:
0609806025
ISBN-13:
9780609806029
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