What does Mamish mean?

6. Mamish. Mamish is the cornerstone of Yiddish hyperbole, that catch-all word people use just for emphasis. Mamish is to Yiddish speakers what “totally” is to Elle Woods in Legally Blonde. Example: I was mamish confused by that math problem, but my classmate is mamish a mensch and explained it to me.

How do you say goodnight in Hebrew?

Boker tov / layla tov (Good morning / night) At night, laylah tov (LIGH-lah TOHV) is goodnight.

What does Beseder Gamur mean?

Beseder gamur – Totally fine – בסדר גמור Gamur – Exhausted; crazy – גמור Mami ze nigmar – Darling it’s over – מאמי זה נגמר

What is the Hebrew word for thanks?

Say “toh.” In Hebrew, the simplest, most common way to say “thank you” is “toda” (תודה). The first syllable is very similar to the English word “TOffee.”

Is Pish a Yiddish?

Pischer is yiddish, meaning an amateur in contrast to a professional, skilled person; a know nothing; a person who has no power or influence but talks as if he does; Pish was old when Shakespeare used it in the 16th century but my Irish grandmother also used it when she heard something foolish.

What is Yalla in Hebrew?

9. Yalla. One of the most popular Arabic words is also widely used in Hebrew. Yalla, just like its Yiddish sister Nu, is used to encourage someone to do something — anything: ‘Yalla, eat your food’; ‘Yalla, let’s go’; ‘Yalla, you said you’d be here ages ago’; ‘Yalla, zazim?

What does Yalla mean in Hebrew?

let’s go
9. Yalla. One of the most popular Arabic words is also widely used in Hebrew. Yalla, just like its Yiddish sister Nu, is used to encourage someone to do something — anything: ‘Yalla, eat your food’; ‘Yalla, let’s go’; ‘Yalla, you said you’d be here ages ago’; ‘Yalla, zazim?

What does Kol Beseder mean in Hebrew?

everything’s OK
They named themselves Kol B’Seder, a Hebrew pun which means “everything’s OK.” “The reason it’s a pun is the ‘seder’ means ‘in order’ and the word ‘kol’ can mean ‘everything’ or ‘voice,’ Klepper explained. “It can mean ‘the voice is in order’ or ‘the voice is OK.

What is Toda Raba in Hebrew?

Toda raba. [slowly] Toda raba. The word Raba means “a lot.” So Toda raba means “Thank you very much.” It expresses a deeper appreciation for some personal kindness.

What is Baruch Hashem in Hebrew?

Filters. Thank God, (lit. Blessed be the name [of the Lord])