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by Slang Fun (Author)
Mazel tov! You've just picked up the most essential book of your life-well, at least if you want to sound like an old-school Yiddish-speaking mensch (or a total shmendrik, depending on how you use it).
Yiddish is more than just a language-it's a whole attitude, a way of life, a musical symphony of kvetching, kibitzing, and knowing exactly when to say "Feh!" and when to say "Shayna punim!" This book is your golden ticket to understanding the words your bubbe used when she pinched your cheek too hard, the insults your zayde muttered under his breath, and the kind of colorful expressions that make regular old English feel as bland as an overcooked kugel.In these pages, you'll find:
- Words to use when someone's being a total nudnik (annoying pest)
- Expressions for when you need to tell your friend they're shlimazling their way through life
- The right phrases for when you stub your toe and need to curse but still sound dignified
- And, of course, the perfect Yiddish comebacks for when someone calls you a shmuck!
Number of Pages: 100
Dimensions: 0.21 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: February 11, 2025
