Yiddish Words in English

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Instructions: From chutzpah to schmuck, explore the colorful Yiddish words that have enriched the English language!

1.
The word 'chutzpah' is a well-known Yiddish loanword. What does it mean?
A
Joyful celebration
B
Great wisdom
C
Shameless audacity or nerve
D
Deep sorrow
2.
Which Yiddish word meaning 'to drag or pull' is used in English to mean carrying something heavy or trudging along?
A
Kvetch
B
Nosh
C
Schlep
D
Schmooze
3.
The word 'glitch' is believed to come from the Yiddish 'glitsh.' What does 'glitsh' mean?
A
A slippery place or slip
B
A mistake
C
A broken machine
D
A sudden stop
4.
Which Yiddish word means 'to chat or talk in a friendly, persuasive way'?
A
Schmooze
B
Nosh
C
Kvetch
D
Kibitz
5.
The word 'klutz' comes from Yiddish. What does it mean?
A
A lazy person
B
A fool
C
A clumsy person
D
A loud talker
6.
Which Yiddish word for 'nerve' or 'gall' is often used when someone does something surprisingly bold?
A
Chutzpah
B
Mensch
C
Schmaltz
D
Shtick
7.
The word 'kibitz' comes from Yiddish. What does it mean?
A
To cook together
B
To offer unwanted advice or watch from the sidelines
C
To argue loudly
D
To celebrate enthusiastically
8.
Which Yiddish word means 'excessive sentimentality' and literally refers to rendered chicken fat?
A
Schmaltz
B
Shtick
C
Spiel
D
Shmear
9.
The word 'mensch' is a Yiddish compliment. What does it mean?
A
A person of integrity and honor
B
A wealthy person
C
A clever thinker
D
A strong leader
10.
Which Yiddish word means 'to complain or whine persistently'?
A
Schlep
B
Nosh
C
Kvetch
D
Kibitz
11.
The word 'shtick' comes from Yiddish. In English, what does it usually refer to?
A
A walking stick
B
A practical joke
C
A comedian's routine or gimmick
D
A business deal
12.
Which Yiddish word meaning 'to snack or nibble' is commonly used in English?
A
Nosh
B
Schlep
C
Munch
D
Schmooze
13.
The word 'spiel' comes from Yiddish (originally German). What does it mean in English?
A
A game
B
A riddle
C
A lengthy or extravagant speech or sales pitch
D
A theatrical play
14.
Which Yiddish word meaning 'a foolish or contemptible person' literally translates to something crude?
A
Both schmuck and putz
B
Nebbish
C
Schmuck
D
Putz
15.
The word 'bagel' comes from the Yiddish 'beygl.' What is the likely origin of 'beygl'?
A
From a Middle High German word meaning 'ring or bracelet'
B
From a Polish word meaning 'boiled dough'
C
From a Yiddish word meaning 'round bread'
D
From a Hebrew word meaning 'circle'

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