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English

Yiddish

Transliteration

Machine

Di Mashin

Dee Mah-Sheen

Mad

Meshugeh

Meh-Shoo-Geh

Madness

Dos Meshugas

Doss Meh-Shoo-Gahss

Magazine

Der Zhurnal

Der Zhoor-Nahl

Magic

Der Kishef

Derr Kee-Shehf

Magician

Der Kishef-Makher

Derr Kee-Shehf-Mah-Khehr

Magnificent

Glentsndik

Glehn-Tsin-Dik

Maid  (Servant)

Di Dinst

Dee Deenst

Maiden

Di Bsule

Dee B-Soo-Lih

Maiden

Di Moyd

Dee Moyd

Mail

Di Post

Dee Pawst

Mail,  To

Aroysshikn

Ah-Royss-Sheek-N

Major

Hoypt

Hoypt

Make,  To

Makhn

Mahkh-N

Male

Der Zokher

Derr Zaw-Khehr

Man

Der Man

Derr Mahn

Manage,  To

Onfirn

Awn-Feer-N

Manicure

Di Manikur

Dee Mah-Nee-Koor

Mankind

Di Mentshhayt

Dee Mehnch-Heit

Manners

Di Manirn

Dee Mah-Neer-N

Manufacturer

Der Fabrikant

Derr Fah-Bree-Kahnt

Many

Fil

Feel

Many

A Sakh

Ah Sahkh

Map

Di Karte

Dee Kahr-Teh

Map

Di Mape

Dee Mah-Peh

March

Der Marts

Derr Mahrts

Margarine

Der Margarin

Derr Mahr-Gah-Reen

Mark  (Sign)

Der Simen

Derr See-Min

Market

Der Mahrk

Derr Mahrk

Marriage

Di Khaseneh

Dee Khah-Seh-Neh

Marriage Match

Der Shidekh

Derr Shee-Dehkh

Marriage Broker

Di Shadkin

Dee Shahd-Khn

Marriage Contract

Di Ksube

Dee K-Soo-Beh

Married

Khasneh Gehat

Khah-Seh-Neh Geh-Haht

Marvel

Der Vunder

Derr Voon-Dehr

Marvelous

Vunderlekh

Voon-Dehr-Lehkh

Masculine

Menlekh

Mehn-Lehkh

Mass

Di Mase

Dee Mah-Seh

Master (Authority)

Der Bale-Bos

Derr Bah-Leh-Bawss

Match (For Lighting)

Dos Shvebele

Doss Shveh-=Beh-Leh

Material

Der Materyal

Mah-Tehr-Yahl

Matter (Substance)

Di Materye

Dee Mah-Tehr-Yeh

Mattress

Der Matrahs

Derr Maht-Rahs

Matzo Ball

Dos Kneydl

Doss K-Nayd-L

May

Der May

Derr Mei

Maybe

Efsher

Ehf-Shehr

Mayor

Der Birger-Mayster

Derr Beer-Gehr-Meiostehr

Me

Mikh

Meekh

Me

Mir

Meer

Meadow

Di Lonke

Dee Lawn-Keh

Meal

Der Moltsayt

Derr Mawl-Tseit

Mean (To Have in Mind)

Meynen

May-Nehn

Mean To (Intend)

Medkhaven Zikh

Me-Kha-Vn Zein

Meanwhile

Dervayl

Dehr-Veil

Measles

Di Mozlen

Dee Mawz-Lehn

Measure,  To

Mestn

Mehst-N

Measure

Di Mos

Dee Mawss

Meat

Dos Fleysh

Doss Flaysh

Meat  (Made of)

Fleyshik

Flay-Shik

Mechanic

Der Mekhaniker

Derr meh-Khah-Nee-Kehr

Meddle,  To

Mishn Zikh

Meesh-N Zikh

Medicine

Di Meditsin

Dee meh-Dee-Tseen

Meditate,  To

Klern

Klehr-N

Meet (Introduction)

Bakenen Zikh Mit

Bah-Keh-Nehn Zikh Mit

Meeting

Di Zitsung

Dee Zee-Tsoong

Melancholy

Melankholish

Meh-Lahn-Khawl-Eesh

Melon

Der Melon

Derr Meh-Lawn

Memorial

Der Denkmol

Derr Dehnk-Mawl

Memory

Der Zikorn

Derr Zee-Kawr-N

Mend,  To

Farrikhtn

Fahr-Reekh-Tin

Mention,  To

Dermonen

Dehr-Maw-Nehn

Menu

Der Menyu

Derr Mehn-Yoo

Merchant

Der Soykher

Derr Soy-Khihr

Mercy

Dos Rakhmoness

Doss Rahkh-Maw-Nehs

Mere

Bloyz

Bloyz

Merely

Nor

Nawr

Merit,  To

Fardinen

Fahr-Dee-Nehn

Merit

Der Zkhus

Derr Zkhoos

Mess

Der Balagan

Derr Bah-Lah-Gahn

Message

Di Yedie

Dee yeh-Dee-Eh

Messenger

Der Sholiakh

Derr Shaw-Lee-Ahkh

Messiah

Der Meshiakh

Derr Meh-Shee-Ahkh

Middle

Der Mitn

Derr Meet-N

Midnight

Der Halbe Nahkht

Derr Hahl-Beh-Nahkht

Midwife

Di Akusherke

Dee Ah-Koo-Shehr-Kheh

Mighty  (Vast)

Gvaldik

G-Vahl-Dik

Milk

Di Milkh

Dee Meelkh

Million

Der Milyon

Derr Mil-Yawn

Mind  (Intellect)

Der Moyekh

Derr Moy-Ehkh

Mine

Mayner

Mei-Nehr

Minister

Der Minister

Derr Mee-Nees-Tehr

Minister  (Clergy)

Der Galakh

Derr Gah-Lahkh

Minor  (Lesser)

Minervertik

Mee-Nehr-Vehr-Tik

Minute

Di Minut

Dee Mee-Noot

Miracle

Der Nes

Derr Nehs

Miraculous

Nisimdik

Nees-Im-Dik

Mirror

Shpigl

Shpeeg-L

Miscellaneous

farsheyden

Fahr-Shayd-N

Mischief

Dos Shtiferay

Doss Shtee-Feh-Rei

Mischievous

Shtiferish

Shtee-Feh-Rish

Miser

Der Kamtsun

Derr Kahmts-N

Miserable

Tsoredik

Tsaw-Reh-Dik

Misery

Di Tsoress

Di Tsaw-Rehss

Misfortune

Dos Umglik

Doss Oom-Gleek

Mislay,  To

Farleygn

Fahr-Layg-N

Mislead,  To

Farfirn

Fahr-Feer-N

Miss  (Long for)

Benken Nokh

Dehn-Kehn Nawkh

Miss

Fraylin

Frei-Lin

Missiing

Felndik

Feh-Lehn-Dik

Mist

Der Nepl

Derr Nehp-L

Mistake

Der Toes

Derr Taw-Ehs

Mister

Reb / Herr

Rehb / Hehr

Mistress (Paramour)

Di Metrese

Dee Meht-Reh-Seh

Mitten

Dos Kulikl

Doss Koo-Leek-L

Mix,  To

Mishn

Meesh-N

Mix-Up  (Confusion)

Di Tsemishung

Dee Tseh-Mee-Shoong

Mixed-Up (Emotional)

Tsedreyt

Tseh-Drayt

Mob

Der Hamoyn

Derr Hah-Moyn

Mock,  To

Makhn Khoyzek Fun

Mahkh-N Khoy-Zehk-Foon

Moderate

Mesik

Meh-Sik

Modern

Modern

Maw-Dehr-N

Modesty

Di Basheydnkayt

Dee Bah-Shayd-N Keit

Moist

Faykht

Feikht

Moldy

Farshimlt

Fahr-Shee-Mlt

Moment

Der Moment

Derr Maw-Nehnt

Monday

Der Montik

Derr Mawn-Tik

Money

Dos Gelt

Doss Gehlt

Monkey

Di Malpeh

Dee Mahl-Peh

Month

Der Khoydesh

Derr Khoy-Dehsh

Monument

Der Denkmol

Derr Dehnk-Mawl

Mood

Di Shtimung

Dee Shtee-Moong

Moon

Di Levoneh

Dee Leh-Vaw-Neh

Moonlight

Dos Levoneh-Likht

Doss Leh-Vaw-Neh-Likht

Morale

Di Moral

Dee Maw-Rahl

Moral

Di Moral

Dee Maw-Rahl

Moral  (Adj.)

Moralish

Maw-Rah-Leesh

More

Mer

Mehr

More  (Lots More)

A Sakh Mer

Ah Sahkh-Mehr

More Often

Ofterr

Awf-Tehrr

Morning

Di Frimorgn

Dee Free-Mawrg-N

Morning Prayer

Di Shakhris

Dee Shahkh-Riss

Morsel  (Of Food)

Der Bisn

Derr Bees-N

Mortgage

Di Hipotek

Dee hee-Paw-Tehk

Mosquito

Der Komar`

Derr Kaw-Mahr

Most

Merste

Mehr-Steh

Mostly

Merstns

Mehr-Stns

Moth

Der Mol

Derr Mawl

Mother

Di Muter

Dee Moo-Tehr

Mother-In-Law

Di Shviger

Dee Shvee-Gehr

Mother Tongue

Mameh-Loshen

Mah-Meh-Lawsh-N

Motive

Der Motiv

Derr Maw-Teev

Motor

Der Motor

Derr Maw-Tawr

Mound

Dos Bergeleh

Doss Behr-Geh-Leh

Mountain

Dos Barg

Doss Bahrg

Mourn,  To

Troyern

Traw-Yeh-Rin

Mourners Prayer

Der Kadish

Derr Kah-Dish

Mournful

Troyerik

Traw-Yeh-Rik

Mourning Period

Di Shiveh

Dee Shee-Veh

Mouse

Di Moyz

Dee Moyz

Moustache

Di Vontses

Dee Vawnt-Sehs

Mouth

Dos Moyl

Doss Moyl

Move,  To

Rirn

Reer-N

Movie Theater

Der Kino

Derr Kee-Naw

Mrs.

Froy

Froy

Much

A Sakh

Ah Sahkh

Mud

Di Bloteh

Dee Blaw-Teh

Mumble,  To

Preplen

Prehp-Lehn

Murder

Der Mord

Derr Mawrd

Murderer

Der Merder

Derr Mehr-Dehr

Muscle

Der Muskl

Derr Moosk-L

Muse,  To

Klern

Klehr-N

Museum

Der Musey

Derr Moo-Zay

Mushroom

Dos Shveml

Doss Shvehm-L

Music

Di Muzik

Dee Moo-Zeek

Musician

Der Klezmer

Derr Klehz-Mehr

Must

Muzzn

Mooz-N

Mustard

Der Zeneft

Derr Zeh-Nehft

Mute

Shtoom

Shtoom

Mutter,  To

Burtshen

Boor-Chehn

Mutton

Dos Shepsnfleysh

Doss Shehps-N-Flaysh

My

Mayn

Mein

Myself

Zikh

Zikh

Mysterious

Misteryez

Mees-Tehr-Yehz

Mystery

Di Misterye

Dee Mees-Tehr-Yeh

N

N

N

Nag (Slang)

Di Klipe

Dee Klee-Pih

Nail  (Finger)

Der Negl

Derr Nawg-L

Nail  (Hardware)

Der Tshvok

Derr Chvawk

Naive

Naiv

Nah-Eev

Naked

Naket

Nah-Keht

Name

Der Nomen

Der Naw-Mehn

Nap  (Doze)

Der Dreml

Derr Drehm-L

Napkin

Di Servetke

Dee Sehr-Veht-Keh

Narrow

`Shmol

Shmawl

Nasty

Padkudne

Pahs-Kood-Neh

Native

Der Geboyrener

Derr Geh-Boy-Reh-Nehr

Natural

Natirlekh

Nah-Teer-Lehkh

Naughty

Shtiferish

Shtee-Feh-Rish

Navel

Der Pupik

Derr Poo-Pik

Near

Noent

Naw-Ehnt

Near

Lebn

Lehb-N

Nearly

Kimat

Kee-Maht

Necessary

Neytik

Nay-Tik

Necessity

Di Neytikayt

Dee Nay-Tee-Keit

Neck

Ner Kark

Derr Kahrk

Neck

Der Nakn

Derr Nahkh-N

Necklace

Der Haldzband

Derr Hahldz-Bahnd

Necktie

Der Kravat

Derr Krah-Vaht

Necktie

Der Shnips

Derr Shneeps

Need

Di Noyt

Dee Noyt

Need,  To

Darfn

Dahrf-N

Needle

Di Nodl

Dee Nawd-L

Needless

Darfn

Dahrf-N

Neglect,  To

Farlozn

Fahr-Lawz-N

Negotiation

Di Farhandlung

Dee Fahr-Hahnd-Loong

Negotiable

Farkoyflekh

Fahr-Koyf-Lehkh

Neighbor  (Masc.)

Der Shokhn

Derr Shawk-N

Neighbor  (Fem.)

Di Shokhente

Dee Shaw-Khen-Teh

Neighborhood

Di Shkheyneshaft

Dee Shkhay-Neh-Shahft

Neither

Nit Der, Nit Yener

Nit Dehr, Nit Yeh-Nehr

Nephew

Der Plimenik

Derr Plee-Meh-Nik

Nerve  (Anat.)

Der Nerve

Derr Nehrv

Nervous

Nervez

Nehr-Vehz

Net

Di Nets

Dee Nehts

Neutral

Neytral

Nay-Trahl

Never

Keyn Mol Nit

Kayn-Mawl-Nit

Nevertheless

Fundestvegn

Foon-Dehst-Vehg-N

Nevertheless

Meyle

May-Leh

New

Nay

Nei

News

Di Nayess

Dee Nei-Ehs

Newspaper

Di Tsaytung

Dee Tsei-Toong

Newsstand

Der Kiosk

Derr Kee-Awsk

Next To

Lebn

Lehb-N

Nibble,  To

Nashn

Nahsh-N

Nice  (Agreeable)

Voyl

Voyl

Nickname

Dos Tsunemenish

Doss Tsoo-Neh-Meh-Nish

Niece

Di Plimenitse

Dee plee-Meh-Neet-Seh

Niggardly

Kamtsonish

Kahn-Tsaw-Neesh

Night

Di Nakht

Dee Nahkht

Nightgown

Dos Nakhtmemd

Doss Nahkht-Hehmd

Nincompoop

Der Shmendrik

Derr Shmehn-Drik

Nine

Nayn

Nein

Nineteen

Nayntsyn

Neints-N

Ninety

Nayntsik

Nein-Tsik

Ninth

Naynter

Nein-Tehr

No

Nit

Neet

No

Nisht

Neesht

No  (Nay)

Neyn

Nayn

No  (Not Any)

Keyn

Kayn

Nobleman

Der Porets

Derr Paw-Rehts

Nobody

Keyner Nit

Kay-Nehr-Nit

Nod,  To

Shoklen

Shawk-Lehn

Noise

Der Tuml

Derr Toom-L

Noisy

Tumldik

Toom-L-Dik

None

Keyn

Kayn

None

Gornit

Gawr-Neet

Nonsense

Der umzin

Derr Oom-Zin

Nonsense

Der Shtus

Derr Shtoos

Noodle Flakes

Di Farfl

Dee Fahrf-L

Noodles

Di Lokshn

Dee Lawksh-N

Noon

Mitogtsayt

Mee-Tawg-Tseit

Normal

Normal

Nawr-Mahl

North

Der Tsofn

Derr Tsawf-N

Northeastern

Tsofn-Mizrakhdik

Tsawf-N-Meez-Rahkh-Dik

Northern

Tsofndik

Tsawf-N-Dik

Northwestern

Tsofn-Mayrevdik

Tsawf-N-Mei-Rehv-Dik

Nose

Di Noz

Dee Nawz

Nostril

Di Nozlokh

Dee Nawz-Lawkh

Not

Nisht

Neesht

Not

Nit

Neet

Not Any

Keyn

Kayn

Not Anyone

Keyner Nit

Kay-Nehr-Nit

Not Anything

Keyn Zakh Nit

Kayn-Zahkh-Neet

Note  (Letter)

Dos Brevl

Doss Bree-Vil

Note  (Music)

Der Ton

Derr Tawn

Note

Der Tsetl

Derr Tseht-L

Notebook

Di Heft

Dee Hehft

Nothing

Gornit

Gawr-Nit

Notice,  To

Bamerkn

Bah-Mehrk-N

Notion  (Idea)

Der Aynfal

Derr Ein Fahl

Nourishment

Di Dernerung

Dee Dehr-Neh-Roong

Novel  (Book)

Der Roman

Derr Raw-Mahn

November

Der November

Derr Naw-Vehm-Behr

Now

Itst

Ehetst

Nowhere

In Ergets Nit

Een-Ehr-Gehts-Nit

Numb

Opgeteyt

Awp-Geh-Tayt

Number,  To

Tseyln

Tsayl-N

Number

Di Tsol

Dee Tsawl

Nun

Di Monashke

Dee Maw-Nahsh-Keh

Nurse

Di Krankn-Svester

Dee Krahnk-N-Shves-Tehr

Nurse (Treatment)

Pileven

Pee-Leh-Vehn

Nursery

Der Kinder-Tsimer

Derr Keen-Dehr-Tsee-Mehr

Nut

Di Nus

Dee Noos

Nut

Di Nisn

Dee Nees-N

Nutcracker

Dos Knaknisl

Doss K-Nahk-Nees-L

Nutmeg

Der Mushkat

Derr Moosh-Kaht

Nylon

Der Naylon

Derr Nei-Lawn

O

O

O

Oaf

Der Bulvan

Derr Bool-Vahn

Oath

Di Shvue

Dee Shvoo-Ih

Obey,  To

Folgn

Fawlg-N

Obituary

Der Nekrolog

Derr Nehk-Raw-Lawg

Object

Der Kheyfets

Derr Khay-Fehts

Object,  To

 Aynvendn

Ein-Vehnd-N

Obligation

Hiskhayvis

His-Khei-Viss

Obscene

Grob

Grawb

Obscenity

Grobkayt

Grawb-Keit

Obscure

Umklor

Oom-Klawr

Obstinate

Farakshnt

Fahr-Ahksh-Nt

Obvious

Klor Vi Der Tog

Klawr-Vee-Dehr-Tawg

Ocean

Der Yam

Derr yahm

O'clock

A Zeyger

Ah-Zey-Gehr

Occasion

Di Gelegnhayt

Dee Geh-Lehg-N-Heit

Occupation

Der Fakh

Derr Fahkh

Occupy (Take Space)

Farnemen

Fahr-Neh-Mehn

Occupy,  To

Voynen

Voy-Nehn

October

Der Oktober

Derr Awk-Taw-Behr

Odd (Strange)

Modneh

Mawd-Neh

Odor

Der Reyakh

Derr Ray-Ahkh

Of

Fun

Foon

Of Course

Avadeh

Ah-Vah-Deh

Offend,  To

Baleydikn

Bah-Lay-Deek-N

Offense

Der Khet

Derr Kheht

Offer

Der Forshlog

Derr Fawr-Shlawg

Office

Dos Byuro

Doss Byoo-Raw

Officer  (Military)

Der Ofitser

Derr Awf-Fee-Tseer

Officer (Official)

Der Baamter

Derr Bah-Ahm-Tehr

Often

Oft

Awft

Oh (Pain, Fright)

Oy

Oy

Oh (Surprise)

Takeh

Tah-Keh

Oil

Der Eyl

Derr Ayl

Oil  (Edible)

Der Boyml

Derr Boym-L

Ointment

Di Zalb

Dee Zahlb

Ointment

Dos Shmirekhts

Doss Shmeer-Ehkhts

Old

Alt

Ahlt

Old Maid

Di Alte Moyd

Dee Ahl-Teh Moyd

Old Man

Der Zokn

Derr Zawk-N

Old Wives Tale

Di Bobe Mayse

Dee Baw-Beh Mei-Seh

Olive

Di Maslineh

Dee Mahs-Lee-Neh

Omelet

Der Omelet

Derr Awm-Leht

Omelet

Der Faynkukhn

Derr Fein-Kookh-N

Omit,  To

Oyslozn

Oyss-Lawz-N

On

Oyf

Oyf

On Time

Tsu Der Tsayt

Tsoo-Dehr-Tseit

Once  (Formerly)

A Mol

Ah Mawl

Once (One Time)

Eyn Mol

Ayn Mawl

One (Someone)

Me

Meh

One (Someone)

Men

Mehn

One

Eynss

Aynss

Onion

Di Tsibeleh

Dee Tsee-Beh-Leh

Only  (Single)

Eyntsik

Ayn-Tsik

Only  (Merely)

Nor

Nawr

Only  (Merely)

Bloyz

Bloyz

Open

Ofn

Awf-N

Open,  To

Efenen

Eh-Feh-Nehn

Opening

Di Efenung

Dee Eh-Feh-Noong

Operate,  To

Operirn

Aw-Peh-Ree-Roong

Operation (Military)

Di Operatsyeh

Dee Awp-Peh-Rahts-Yeh

Operation (Using)

Di Operirung

Dee Aw-Peh-Ree--Roon

Opinion

Di Meynung

Dee May-Noong

Opponent

Der Kegener

Derr Keh-Geh-Nehr

Opposite (Across)

Antkeygn

Ahnt-Kehg-N

Opposite (Reverse)

Der Heypekh

Derr Hay-Pehkh

Opposition

Di Opozitsye

Dee Aw-Paw-Zeets-Yeh

Optimistic

Optimistish

Awp-Tee-Mees-Kehr

Optometrist

Der Optiker

Derr Awp-Tee-Kehr

Or

Oder

Aw-Dehr

Orange

Oranzh

Aw-Rahnzh

Orange (Fruit)

Der Marants

Derr Mah-Rahnts

Orange Juice

Der Marantsn-Zaft

Derr Mah-Rahnts-N-Zahft

Orchard

Der Sod

Derr Sawd

Orchestra

Der Orkester

Derr Awr-Kehs-Tehr

Orchid

Di Orkhidee

Dee Awr-Khee-Day-Eh

Order  (For Merchandise)

Di Bashtelung

Dee Bah-Shteh-Loong

Order  (Command)

Der Bafel

Derr Bah-Fehl

Order  (Neatness)

Di Ordenung

Dee Awr-Deh-Noong

Ordinary

Geveyntlekh

Geh-Vaynt-Lehkh

Organ  (Anat.)

Der Organ

Derr Awr-Gahn

Origin

Di Moker

Dee Maw-Kher

Orphan  (Masc.)

Der Yosem

Derr Yaw-Sehm

Orphan (Fem.)

Di Yesoymeh

Dee Yeh-Soy-Meh

Other

Anderer

Ahn-Deh-Rehr

Otherwise

Anit

Ah-Neet

Otherwise

Andersh

Ahn-Dehrsh

Ought

Darfn

Dahrf-N

Our

Undzer

Oon-Dzehr

Ours

Undzerer

Oon-Dzeh-Rehr

Ourselves

Zikh

Zikh

Out

Aroyss

Ah-Royss

Out Of One's Mind

Arop Fun Zinen

Ah_Rawp-Foon-Zee-Nehn

Outcast

Der Oysvorf

Derr Oyss-Vawrf

Outdoors

In Droysn

Een-Droyss-N

Outhouse

Der Optret

Derr Awp-Treht

Outstanding

Boylet

Boy-Leht

Oven

Der Oyvn

Derr Oyv-N

Over  (Above)

Ariberr

Ah-Ree-Behr

Over  (Prep.)

Iber

Ee-Behr

Over  (Adj.)

Oyss

Oyss

Overcast

Farvolknt

Fahr-Vawlk-Nt

Overcoat

Der Mantl

Derr Mahnt-L

Overhear,  To

Unterhern

Oon-Tehr-Hehr-N

Overlook,  To

Farkukn

Fahr-Kook-N

Oversight

Der Farze

Derr Fahr-Zeh

Overturn,  To

Iberkern

Ee-Behr-Kehr-N

Overweight

Ibervog

Ee-Behr-Vawg

Owe,  To

Shuldik Zayn

Shool-Dik Zein

Own, To

Farmogn

Fahr-Mawg-N

Own

Eygn

Ayg-N

Own  (One's Own)

Der Eygener

derr Ay-Geh-Nehr

Ox

Der Oks

Derr Awks

Oxygen

Der Zoyershtof

Derr Zoy-Ehr-Shtawf

P

P

P

Pack,  To

(Ayn) Pakn

(Ein) Pahk-N

Package

Dos Pekl

Doss Pehk-L

Page

Di Zayt

Dee Zeit

Pail

Der Emer

Derr Eh-Mehr

Pain

Der Veytik

Derr Vay-Tik

Painful

Veytikdik

Vay-Tik-Dik

Paint

Farbn

Fahrb-N

Paint,  To (A Picture)

Moln

Mawl-N

Painter (Artist)

Der Moler

Derr Maw-Lehr

Painter (House)

Der Malyer

Derr Mahl-Yehr

Painting (Picture)

Dos gemel

Doss Geh-Mehl

Pair

Di Por

Dee Pawr

Pajamas

Di Pizhame

Dee Pee-Zhah-Meh

Pal

Der Khaver

Derr Khah-vihr

Pale

Blas

Blahss

Palm  (Of Hand)

Di Dlonye

Dee Dlawn-Yeh

Pan

Di Skovrode

Dee Skawv-Raw-Deh

Pancake

Di Latke

Dee Laht-Key

Panic

Di Panik

Dee Pah-Neek

Pansy

Dos Khaneles Eygele

Doss Khah-Neh-Lehs-Ay-Geh-Leh

Pantry

Di Shpayzkamer

Dee Shpeiz-Kah-Mehr

Paper

Dos Papir

Doss Pah-Peer

Paradise

Der Ganeydn

Derr Gah-Nayd-N

Paralyzed

Gelymt

Geh-Laymt

Parcel Post

Di Peklpost

Dee Peh-Kil-Pawst

Pardon

Di Mekhile

Dee meh-Khee-Leh

Pardon,  To 

Moykhl Zayn

Moykh-L Zein

Pardon Me

Zyt Moykhl

Zeit Moykh-L

Parents

di Tate-Mameh

Dee Tah-Teh-Mah-Meh

Park

Der Park

Derr Pahrk

Parrot

Der Papugay

Derr Pah-Poo-Gei

Part,  To

Sheydn Zikh

Shaydd-N Zikh

Part

Der Teyl

Derr Tayl

Partner

Der Shutef

Derr Shoo-Tehf

Pass,  To (Overtake)

Iberyogn

Ee-Behr-Yawg-N

Passable (Will Do)

Nishkoshe

Nish-Kaw-Shih

Passenger

Der Pasazhir

Derr Pah-Sah-Zheer

Passport

Der Pas

Derr Pahss

Past  (Gone)

Farbay

Fahr-Bei

Paste

Der Pap

Derr Pahp

Pastry

Dos Gebeks

Doss Geh-Behks

Patch

Di Lateh

Dee Lah-Teh

Path

Der Shteg

Derr Shtehg

Patience

Dos Geduld

Doss Geh-Doolt

Patient  (Invalid)

Der Patsyent

Derr Pahts-Yehnt

Patient

Geduldik

Geh-Dool-Dik

Pauper

Der Kabtsn

Derr Kahb-Tsehn

Pauper

Der Evyen

Derr Ehv-Yin

Pause,  To

Blaybn Shtayn

Bleib-N  Shtayn

Paw

Di Lapeh

Dee Lah-Peh

Pawn Shop

Der Lombard

Derr Lawm-Bahrd

Pay,  To

(Ba) Tsoln

(Bah) T Saawl-N

Payment

Di Tsolung

Dee Tsaw-Loong

Pea

Der Arbes

Derr Ahr-Behs

Peace

Der Sholem

Derr Shaw-Lehm

Peaceful

Fridlekh

Freed-Lehkh

Peach

Der Fershkeh

Derr Fersh-Keh

Real,  To

Klingen

Kleeng-N

Peanut

Di Fistashke

Dee Fee-Stahsh-Keh

Pear

Di Barne

Dee Bahr-Neh

Pearl

Der Perl

Derr Pehr-L

Peasant

Der Poyer

Derr Paw-Yehr

Peasant (Russian)

Der Muzhik

Derr Moo-Zheek

Peculiar

Modneh

Mawd-Neh

Pedigree

Der Yikhess

Derr Yee-Khihss

Peel,  To

Sheyln

Shayl-N

Peer,  To

Aynkukn Zikh

Ein-Kook-N Zikh

Pen

Di Pen

Dee Pehn

Penalty

Di Shtrof

Dee Shtrawf

Pencil

Der Blayer

Derr Blei-Ehr

Penis

Der Penis

Derr Peeh-Niss

Pension

Di Pensie

Dee Pehns-Yeh

People  (Persons)

Di Layteh

Dee Leiteh

People (Populace)

Dos Folk

Doss Fawlk

Pepper

Der Fefer

Derr Feh-Fehr

Perfect

Perfekt

Pehr-Fehkt

Perform,  (To Do)

Durkhfirn

Doorkh-Feer-N

Perform  (Act)

Oyftretn

Oyf-Treht-N

Perfume

Der Parfum

Derr Pahr-Foom

Perhaps

Efsher

Ehf-Shehr

Perhaps

Tomer

Taw-Mehr

Peril

Di Sakoneh

Dee Sah-Kaw-Neh

Perjury

Di Falshe Shvue

Dee Fahl-Sheh-Shvoo-Eh

Permanent

Shtendik

Shtehn-Dik

Permission

Dos Derloybenish

Doss Dehr-Loy-Beh-Nish

Permit,  To

Derloybn

Dehr-Loyb-N

Permitted,  To Be

Megn

Mehg-N

Permitted,  (Not)

Torn Nit

Tawr-Nit

Perpetual

Doyresdik

Doy-Rehs-Dik

Person

Di Perzon

Dee Pehr-Zawn

Person

Der Mentsh

Derr Mehnch

Personal

Perzenlekh

Pehr-Zehn-Lehkh

Perspire,  To

Shvitzen

Shveets-N

Persuade,  To

Iberredn

Ee-Behr-Rehd-N

Pervert,  (To Distort)

Farkrimen

Fahr-Kree-Mehn

Pessimistic

Pesimistish

Peh-See-Mees-Tish

Pest (Nuisance)

Dos Tsutshepenish

Doss Tsoo-Cheh-Peh-Nish

Pest (Nuisance)

Der Nudnik

Derr Nood-Nik

Pester,  To

Dergeyn Di Yorn

Dehr-Gayn-Dee-Yawr-N

Pet

Der Gletling

Derr Gleht-Leeng

Petition

Di Petitsye

Dee Peh-Teets-Yeh

Petticoat

Dos Unterkleyd

Doss Oonotehr-Klayd

Petty

Nishtik

Neesh-Tik

Pew

Kloisterbank

Kloi-ster bank

Pharmacist

Der Apteyker

Derr Ahp-Tay-Kehr

Pharmacy

Di Aptek

Dee Ahp-Tayk

Philanthropist

Der Bal-Tsdokeh

Derr Bahl-Tseh-Daw-Keh

Philosophy

Di Filosofye

Dee Fee-Law-Sawf-Yeh

Photograph

Di Fotografye

Dee Faw-Taw-Grahf-Yeh

Piano

Di Pyaneh

Dee Pee-Ah-Neh

Pick up,  To

Oyfheybn

Oyf-Hayb-N

Pickle,  To

Zayern

Zah-Yehr-N

Picture

Dos bild

Doss Beeld

Pie

Der Pay

Derr Pei

Piece  (Bit)

Dos Shtik

Doss Shteek

Piecemeal  (Adv.)

Shtiklekhvayz

Shteek-Lekh-Veiz

Pig

Der Khazerr

Derr Khah-Zehr

Pigeon

Di Toyb

Dee Toyb

Pile

Di Kupeh

Dee Koo-Peh

Pill

Di Pil

Dee Peel

Pillow

Di Kishn

Dee Keesh-N

Pilot

Der Pilot

Derr Pee-Lawt

Pin

Di Shpilkeh

Dee Shpeel-Keh

Pinch,  To

Knaypn

K-Neip-N

Pineapple

Di Ananas

Dee Ah-Nah-Nahs

Pink  (Color)

Rozeve

Raw-Zeh-Veh

Pious (Saintly Man)

Der Tsadik

Derr Tsah-Dik

Pipe (Tobacco)

Di Lyulkeh

Dee Lyool-Keh

Pipe

Di Rer

Dee Rehr

Pistol

Der Pistoyl

Derr Pis-toyl

Pit

Di Grub

Dee Groob

Pitch,  To

Varfn

Vahrf-N

Pitcher

Der Krug

Derr Kroog

Pity

Dos Rakhmoness

Doss Rahkh-Maw-Nis

Place

Der Ort

Derr Awrt

Place

Der Plats

Derr Plahts

Place,  To

Avekleygn

Ah-Vehk-Layg-N

Plague

Di Mageyfe

Dee Mah-Gay-Feh

Plague

Der Makeh

Derr Mah-Keh

Plain  (Clear)

Klor

Klawr

Plain Talk

Di Klore Diburim

Di Klaw-Reh-Dee Boo-Reem

Plan

Der Plan

Derr Plahn

Plan,  To

Planeven

Plah-Neh-Vehn

Plane

Der Aeroplan

Derr Ah-Eh-Raw-Plahn

Plant  (Factory)

Di Fabrik

Dee Fah-Breek

Plant

Dos Geviks

Doss Geh-Veeks

Plastic 

Der Plastik

Derr Plahss-Tik

Plate  (Dish)

Der Teler

Derr Teh-Lehr

Platform

Di Platforme

Dee Plaht-Fawr-Meh

Play,  To

Shpiln

Shpeel-N

Player

Der Shpiler

Derr Shpee-Lehr

Playing Card

Di Kort

Dee Kawrt

Plaything

Dos Shpilekhl

Doss Shpee-Lehkh-L

Plaything

Di Tsatskeh

Dee Tsahts-Keh

Plea

Di Bakoshe

Dee Bah-Kaw-Sheh

Please,  To

Gefeln

Geh-Fehl-N

Please

Zayt Azoy Gut

Zeit Ah-Zoy Goot

Pleasure

A great pleasure

Der Fargeenign

Mekhaye

Derr Fahr-Geh-Neeg-N

Mek-hai-yeh

Pleasure (Pride)

Dos Nakhess

Doss Nah-Khiss

Pledge

Di Havtokhe

Dee Hahv-Taw-Kheh

Plentiful

Shefedik

Sheh-Feh-Dik

Plenty

Di Shefe

Dee Sheh-Feh

Pliers

Di Tsvang

Dee Tsvahng

Pluck,  To

Flikn

Fleek-N

Plum  (Fruit)

Di Floym

Dee Floym

Pocket

di Keshene

Dee Keh-Sheh-Neh

Point  (Dot)

Dos Pinteleh

Doss Peen-Teh-Leh

Poison,  To

Farsamen

Fahr-Sah-Mehn

Poison

Der Sam

Derr Sahm

Pole

Der Slup

Derr Sloop

Police

Di Politsey

Dee Paw-Leet-Tsay

Police Station

Di Politsey Stantsye

Dee Paw-Lee-Tsay Stahnts-Yeh

Policeman

Di Politsyant

dee Paw-Leets-Yahnt

Polish,  To

Polirn

Paw-Leer-N

Polish

Der Polir

Der Paw-Leer

Polite

Eydl

Ayd-L

Polite

Heflekh

Hehf-Lehkh

Pond

Der Stav

Derr Stahv

Pool  (Puddle)

Di Kaluzhe

Dee Kah-Loo-Zheh

Poor  (Needy)

Orem

Aw-Rehm

Poor (Unfortunate)

Nebekh

Neh-Behkh

Poorhouse

Dos Hekdish

Doss Hehk-Deesh

Poor Man

Der Oreman

Derr Oh-Reh-Mahn

Popcorn

Di Kokoshes

Dee Kaw-Kaw-Shehs

Porcelain

Dos Portselay

Doss Pawr-Tseh-Lei

Porch

Der Ganik

derr Gah-Nik

Pork

Dos Khazer-Fleysh

Doss Khah-Zehr-Flaysh

Porter

Der Treger

Derr Trehg-Ehr

Portion

Der Kheylik

Derr Khay-Lehk

Portrait

Der Portret

Derr Pawrt-Reht

Position (Location)

Di Pozitsye

Dee Paw-Zeets-Yeh

Possess,  To

Farmogn

Fahr-Mawg-N

Possible

Miglekh

Meg-Lehkh

Post (Position)

Der Postn

Derr Pawst-N

Post Office

Der Postamt

Derr Pawst-Ahmt

Postage Stamp

Di Marke

Dee Mahr-Keh

Postage

Dos Postgelt

Doss Pawst-Gehlt

Postman

Der Brivn-Treger

Derr Breev-N-Tregh-Ehr

Postpone,  To

Opleygn

Awp-Layg-N

Pot Roast

Dos Roslfleysh

Doss Raws-L-Flaysh

Pot (Container)

Der Tup

Derr Tawp

Pot  (Small)

Dos Tepl

Doss Tehp-L

Potato

Di Bulbe

Dee Bool-Beh

Potato

Di Kartofl

Dee Kahr-Tawf-L

Pouch

Dos Zekl

Doss Zehk-L

Poultry

Di Oyfes

Dee Oy-Fehss

Pound

Der Funt

Derr Foont

Pound

Tsu Shlogn

Tsoo-Shlawg-N

Pour,  To

(On) Gisn

(Awn) Gees-N

Poverty

Di Oremkayt

Dee Aw-Rehm-Keit

Powder (Cosmetic)

Der Puder

Derr Poo-Dehr

Power (Strength)

Der Koyakh

Derr Koy-Ihkh

Practical

Praktish

Prahk-Tish

Practical (Purpose)

Der Takhlis

Derr Tahkh-Lis

Practice (Custom)

Di Firung

dee Fee-Roong

Praise

Loybn

Loyb-N

Pray,  To

Davenen

Dah-Veh-Nen

Prayer Book

Der Sider

Derr See-Dihr

Prayer Shawl

Der Talis

Derr Tah-Liss

Prayer

Der Tfileh

Derr T-Fee-Leh

Precarious

Umzikher

Oom-Zee-Khehr

Precious

Tayerr

Tei-Ehr

Predict,  To

Foroyszogn

Faw-Royss-Zawg-N

Preferable

Bilkher

Beel-Khehr

Pregnant

Shvangert

Shvahn-Gehrt

Prejudice

Di Forurtl

Dee Faw-Roor-Tl

Prepare,  To

Tsugreytn

Tsoo-Grayt-N

Prescription

Der Retsept

Derr Reh-Tsehpt

Present

Di Itstikayt

Dee Eets-Tee-Keit

Present  (Current)

Itstik

Eets-Tik

Present (Gift)

Di Matoneh

Dee Mah-Taw-Neh

Present Introduce)

Forshteln

Fawr-Shtehl-N

Preserve,  To

Oyfhitn

Oyf-Heet-N

Press,  To (Push)

Drikn

Dreek-N

Press,  To (Iron)

(Oys) Presn

(Oyss) Prehs-N

Pressure

Der Druk

Derr Drook

Pretend,  To

Pretendirn

Preh-Tehn-Deer-N

Pretend,  To

Farhitn

Fahr-Heet-N

Pretend,  To

Ophaltn

Awp-Hahlt-N

Pretext

Der Oysred

Derr Oyss-Rehd

Pretty

Sheyn

Shayn

Previously

Biz Aher

Beez-Ah-Hehr

Price

Der Prayz

Derr Preiz

Prick,  To

Shtekhn

Shtehkh-N

Pride

Der Shtolts

Derr Shtawlts

Pride (To Have)

Kveln

K-Vehl-N

Priest (Christian)

Der Galakh

Derr Gah-Likh

Priest

Der Prister

Derr Prees-Tehr

Primary

Ershtik

Ehr-Shtik

Prime

Hoypt

Hoypt

Print,  To

Drukn

Drook-N

Printer

Der Druker

Derr Droo-Kehr

Prison

Di Turme

Dee Toor-Meh

Private

P:rivat

Pree-Vaht

Privilege

Di Privilegye

Dee Pree-Vee-Lehg-Yeh

Probability

Dos Mashmoes

Doss Mahsh-Maw-Ehs

Probably

Mistomeh

Mee-Staw-Meh

Probably

Mashmoes

Mahsh-Maw-Ehs

Problem

Di Problem

Dee Prawb-Lehm

Procrastinator

Der Opleyger

Derr Awp-Lay-Gehr

Professor

Der Profesor

Derr Praw-Feh-Sawr

Profound

Tif

Teef

Promise (Pledge)

Tsuzogn

Tsoo-Zawg-N

Promise,  To

Der Tsuzog

Derr Tsoo-Zawg

Promotion (Advance)

Di Hekherung

Dee Heh-kheh-Roong

Prompt

Pinktlekh

Peenkt-Lehkh

Proof

Der Dervayz

Derr Dehr-Veiz

Proper

Geherik

Geh-Heh-Rik

Prophet

Der Novi

Derr Naw-Vee

Proposal

Der Forshlog

Derr Fawr-Shlawg

Prospect

Der Oyskuk

Derr Oyss-Kook

Prosper,  To

Matsliakh Zayn

Mahts-Lee-Ahkh Zein

Prosper

Gedayen

Geh-Dei-En

Prosperous

Bliendik

Blee-Ehn-Dik

Prostitute

Di Zoyneh

Dee Zoy-Neh

Prostitute

Di Prostitutke

Di Praws-Tee-Toot-Keh

Prostitute

Der Nafkeh

Derr Nawf-Keh

Protect,  To

Oyshitn

Oyss-Heet-N

Protect,  To

Bashitsn

Bah-Sheets-N

Protest,  To

Protestirn

Praw-Tehs-Terr-N

Proud

Shtolts

Shtawlts

Prove,  To

Dervayzn

Dehr-Veiz-N

Provide,  To

Farzorgn

Fahr-Zawrg-N

Provide  (See To)

Tsushteln

Tsoo-Shtehl-N

Province

Di Provints

Dee Praw-Veents

Prune

Di Getrikeneh Floym

Dee Geh-Treek-N-Teh Floym

Psychiatry

Di Psikhiatrye

P-See-Khee-Aht-Ree-Yeh

Psychoanalysis

Der Psikhoanaliz

Derr P-See-Khaw-Ahn-Ah-Leez

Psychology

Di Psikhologye

Dee P-See-Khaw-Lawg-Yeh

Public  (At Large)

Der Klal

Derr Klahl

Publicity

Der Pirsum

Derr Peer-Soom

Pudding

Der Kugl

Derr Koog-L

Pulpit

Di Bimeh

Dee Bee-Meh

Pulse

Der Deyfek

Derr Day-Fehk

Punch

Der Zets

Derr Zehts

Punctually

Punkt

Poonkt

Punish,  To

Shtrofn

Shtrawf-N

Punishment

Di Shtrof

Dee Shtrawf

Pupil

Der Talmid

Derr Tahl-Mid

Pure

Reyn

Rayn

Purity

Di Reynkayt

Dee Rayn-Keit

Purple

Lila

Lee-Lah

Purse

Dos Baytl

Doss Beit-L

Pursue,  To

Nokhyogn

Nawkh-Yawg-N

Pursuit

Di Yog

Dee Yawg

Push,  To

Shtupn

Shtoop-N

Put,  To

Shteln

Shtehl-N

Puzzle

Di Trefshpil

Trehf-Shpeel

Q

Q

Q

Quaint

Altrenkish

Ahlt-Frehn-Kish

Quake

Tsitern

Tsee-Tehr-N

Qualify,  To

Bagrenetsn

Bah-Greh-Nehts-N

Quarrel

Dos Krigeray

Doss Kree-Geh-Rei

Quarter (One Fourth)

Dos Fertl

Doss Fehrt-L

Queen

Di Kinigin

Dee Keh-Nees-In

Queen

Di Malke

Dee Mahl-Keh

Queer

Modneh

Mawd-Neh

Question,  To

Fregn

Frehg-N

Quick

Shnell/Gikh

Shnell/Geekh

Quicker

Gikhkher

Geek-Khehr

Quiet  (Adj.)

Ruik

Roo-Ik

Quiet

Shtill

Shteehl

Quilt

Di (Geshtepte)

Dee (Geh-Shtehp-Teh)

Quilt

Di Koldre

Dee Kawld-Reh

Quilt,  To

Oyfhern

Oyf-Hehr-N

Quota

Di Kvote

Dee K-Vaw-Teh

R

R

R

Rabbi (Orthodox)

Der Rov

Derr Rawv

Rabbi's Wife

Di Rebetsn

Dee Reh-Beh-Tseen

Rabbit

Dos Kinigl

Doss Kee-Neeg-L

Radical

Der Radikal

Derr Rah-Dee-Kahl

Radio

Der Radyo

Derr Rahd-Yaw

Radish

Der Retekh

Derr Reh-Tehkh

Rag

Di Shmateh

Dee Shmah-teh

Railroad

Di Ban

Dee Bahn

Railroad Station

Di Stantsye

Dee Stahnts-Yeh

Rain

Der Regn

Derr Rehg-N

Rain,  To

Regenen

Reh-Geh-Nehn

Rain,  To (Heavily)

Plyukhen

Plyoo-Khehn

Rainbow

Der Regn-Boygn

Derr Rehg-N-Boyg-N

Raincoat

Der Regn Mantl

Derr Rehg-N-Mahnt-L

Rainy

Regendik

Rehg-N-Dik

Raise (Lift Up)

Oyfheybn

Oyf-Hayb-N

Raisin

Der Rozhinkeh

Derr Raw-Zhin-Keh

Ransom

Dos Oysleyzgelt

Doss Oyss-Layz-Gehlt

Ransom,  To

Oysleyzn

Oyss-Layz-N

Rape,  To

Fargvaldikn

Fahr-G-Vahl-Dik-N

Rare  (Unusual)

Zeltn

Zehlt-N

Rascal

Der Yungatsh

Derr Yoon-Gahch

Rascal

Der Kol-Boynik

Derr Kawl-Boy-Nik

Raspberry

Di Malene

Dee Mah-Leh-Neh

Rat

Di Shtshur

Dee Sh-Choor

Rattle,  To

Gragern

Grah-Gehr-N

Rave,  To (Rant)

Gevaldeven

G-Vahl-Deh-Vehn

Raw

Roy

Roy

Rayon

Di Kunstzayd

Dee Koonst-Zeid

Razor

Der Golmesser

Derr Gawl-Meh-Sehr

Razor Blade

Dos Golmesserl

Doss Gawl-Meh-Sehr-L

Reach,  To (Extend)

Greykhn

Graykhon

Reaction

Der Opruf

Derr Awp-Roof

Read,  To

Leyenen

Lay-Eh-Nehn

Ready

Greyt

Grayt

Really

beemess

Beh-Eh-Mehss

Really

Takeh

Tah-Keh

Real Estate

Dos Grunteygns

Doss Grooni-Ayg-Nss

Reason

Der Taam

Derr Tahm

Reason (Intellect)

Der Seykhl

Derr Saykh-L

Recall (Remember)

Dermonen Zikh

Dehr-Maw-Nehn Zikh

Receipt (Business)

Di Kaboleh

Dee Kah-Baw-Leh

Receive,  To

Bakumen

Bah-Koo-Mehn

Recently

Anumlt

Ah-Noom-Lt

Reception (Wedding)

Der Kaboles-Ponim

Derr Kah-Baw-Lehs-Paw-Nim

Recipe

Der Retsept

Derr Reh-Tsehpt

Reckless

Nit Batrakht

Nit Bah-Trahkht

Reckon,  To

Rekhenen

Reh-Kheh-Nehn

Recognize,  To

Derkenen

Dehr Keh-Nehn

Recommend,  To

Recomendirn

Reh-Kaw-Mehn-Deer-N

Reconciled,  To Be

Iberbetn Zikh

Ee-Behr-Beht-N-Zikh

Record  (Musical)

Di Plate

Dee Plah-Teh

Record

Der Disk

Derr Deesk

Recover  (Get Well)

Gezunt Vern

Geh-Zoont-Vehr-N

Red

Royt

Royt

Reduce,  To

(Far) Minern

(Fahr) Mee-Nehr-N

Reflect  (Consider)

Fartrakhtn Zikh

Fahr-Trahkht-N Zikh

Refreshment

Der Kibed

Derr Kee-Behd

Refrigerator

Der Frizhider

Derr Free-Gee-Dehr

Refugee

Der Polit

Derr Paw-Leet

Regards  (Greeting)

Der Grus

Derr Groos

Registered

Registrirt

Reh-Giss-Treert

Rejoice,  To

Freyn Zikh

Fray-En-Zikh

Relative

Der Korev

Derr Kaw-Riv

Release,  To

Oplozn

Awp-Lawz-N

Reliable

Farlozlekh

Fahr-Lawz-Lehkh

Religion

Di Religye

Dee Reh-Leeg-Yehz

Remain,  To

Blayb-N

Bleib-N

Remainder

Der Resht

Derr Rehsht

Remark

Di Banerkung

Dee Bah-Nehr-Koong

Remedy

Di Sguleh

Dee S-Goo-Leh

Remember,  To

Gedenken

geh-Dehn-Kehn

Remembrance

Der Dermonung

Derr Dehr-Maw-Noong

Remind,  To

Dermonen

Dehr-Maw-Nehn

Reminder

Di Dermonung

Dee Dehr-Maw-Noong

Remorse

Di Kharoteh

Dee Khah-Raw-Teh

Remote

Vayt

Veit

Remove,  To

Tsunemen

Tsoo-Neh-Mehn

Rent,  To

Dingen

Deen-Gehn

Rent

Dos Dire-Gelt

Doss Dee-Reh-Gehlt

Repair,  To

Farrikhtn

Fahr-Reekht-N

Repeat,  To (Re-Do)

Iberkhazern

Ee-Behr-Khah-Zehr-N

Repent

Kharoteh Hobn

Khah-Raw-Teh-Hawb-N

Replace,  To

Farbaytn

Fahr-Beit-N

Reply,  To

Entferen

Ehnt-Fehr-N

Reply

Der Entfer

Derr Ehnt-Fehr

Reply

Di tshuve

Dee Choo-Veh

Reproach,  To

Hobn Tayness

Hawb-N-Tei-Nehs

Reproach

Di Tayneh

Dee Tei-Neh

Request,  To

Betn

Beht-N

Request

Di Bakoshe

Dee Bah-Kaw-Sheh

Rescue,  To

Rateven

Rah-Teh-Vehn

Resent,  To

Hobn Faribl

Hawb-N-Fah-Reeb-L

Reservation

Di Rezervatsye

Dee Reh-Zehr-Vahts-Yeh

Residence

Dos Voynort

Doss Voy-Nawrt

Respect

Der Derekh-Erets

Derr Deh-Rehkh-Eh-Rehts

Respectable

Laytish

Lei-Tish

Response

Der Entfer

Derr Ehnt-Fehr

Responsibility

Dos Akhrayes

Doss Ahkh-Rah-Yehs

Rest  (Repose)

Di Ru

Dee Roo

Rest,  To

Opruen

Awp-Roo-En

Restaurant

Der Restoran

Derr Rehs-Taw-Rahn

Restless

Umruik

Oom-Roo-Ik

Restrain,  To

Aynhaltin

Ein-Hahlt-N

Restroom

Der Optret

Derr Awp-Treht

Result

Der Takhlis

Derr Tahkh-Lis

Retire (Stop Working)

Tsuriktsien Zikh

Tsoo-Reek-Tsee-En Zikh

Retreat

Tsuriktsien Zikh

Tsoo-Reek-Tsee-En Zikh

Return,  To

Krik

K-Reek

Reveal,  To

Oyszogn

Oyss-Zawg-N

Revenge

Di Nekomeh

Dee Neh-Kaw-Mih

Revenue

Di Hakhnose

Dee Hahkh-Naw-Seh

Review,  To

Iberkukn

Ee-Behr-Kook-N

Reward

Der Skhar

Derr Skhahr

Rhyme

Der Gram

Derr Grahm

Rib

Di Rip

Dee Reep

Rice

Der Rayz

Derr Reiz

Rich

Raykh

Reikh

Rich Man

Der Gvir

Derr G-Veer

Rich Man

Der Nogid

Derr Naw-Gid

Riches

Dos Ashires

Doss Ah-Shee-Rehs

Riddle

Dos Retenish

Doss Reh-Teh-Nish

Ride,  To

Forn

Fawr-N

Ride

Der For

Derr Fawr

Ridicule

Der Khoyzek

Derr Khoy-Zehk

Ridiculous

Lekherlekh

Leh-Khehr-Lehkh

Rifle

Di Biks

Dee Beeks

Right  (Correct)

Rikhtik

Reekh-Tik

Right  (Claim)

Dos Rekht

Doss Rehkht

Right (Direction)

Rekhts

Rehkhts

Ring,  To

Klingn

Kleeng-En

Ring  (Jewelry)

Dos Fingerl

Doss Feeng-Ehr-L

Ring  (Circle)

Der Ring

Derr Reeng

Riot

Di Mehumeh

dee Meh-Hoo-Meh

Rip,  To

Raysn

Reis-N

Rip,  To

Trenen

Treh-Nehn

Ripe

Tsaytik

Tsei-Tik

Rise,  To Stand

Oyfshteyn

Oyf-Shtayn

Risk

Dos Aynshtelinish

Doss Ein-Shteh-Leh-Nish

Ritual Slaughterer

Shohet or Shochet

Sho-chet

River

Der Taykh

Derr Teikh

Road

Der Veg

Derr Vehg

Roam,  To

Arumblonken

Ah-Room-Blawn-Kehn

Roast

Dos Gebrotens

Doss Geh-Brawt-Ns

Roast,  To

Brotn

Brawt-N

Rob,  To

Bagazlen

bah-Gahz-Lehn

Robber

Der Gazlen

Derr Gahz-Lehn

Robe

Der Khalat

Derr Khah-Leht

Rogue

Der Zhulik

Derr Zhoo-Lik

Roll,  To

Kayklen

Keik-Lehn

Roll  (Bread)

Der Zeml

derr Zehm-L

Roll (Bread)

Di Bulkeh

Dee Bool-Keh

Roof

Der Dakh

Derr Dahkh

Room (Place)

Dos Ort

Doss Awrt

Room  (Chambr)

Der Tsimer

Derr Tsee-Mehr

Rooster

Der Hon

Derr Hawn

Rope

Der Shtrik

Derr Shtreek

Rose

Di Royz

Dee Royz

Rot,  To

Foyln

Foyhl-N

Rotten

Paskudneh

Pahs-Kood-Neh

Rotten  (Decayed)

Farfoylt

Fahr-Foylt

Rouge

Di Shminkeh

Dee Shmeen-Keh

Round

Kaylekhik

Dei-Leh-Khik

Route  (Army)

Der Marshrut

Derr Mahrsh-Root

Rub,  To

Raybn

Reib-N

Rubber

Di Gumeh

Dee Goo-Meh

Rubbers

Di Kaloshn

Dee Kah-Lawsh-N

Rubbish

Dos Mist

Doss Meest

Rude

Grob

Grawb

Rug

Der Divan

Derr Dee-Vahn

Rug

Der Tepekh

Derr Teh-Pehkh

Ruin,  To

Khorev Makhn

Khaw-Rehv-Mahkh-N

Rule,  To  (Decide)

Paskenen

Pahs-Keh-Nehn

Rumor

Di Shmue

Dee Shmoo-Eh

Rush

Dos Yogenish

Doss Yaw-Geh-Nish

Rush,  To

Ayln Zikh

Eil-N Zikh

Rust

Der Zhavere

Derr Zhah-Vehr

Rusty

Farzhavert

Fahr-Zhah-Vehrt

S

S

S

Sabbath Bread

Di Chaleh

Dee Chah-Lih

Sabbath Dish

Di Tsholent

Dee Chawl-Nt

Sack

Der Zak

Derr Zahk

Sacred

Heylik

Hay-Lik

Sacrifice (Forego)

Mevater Zayn Oyf

Meh-Vah-Tehr Zein Oyf

Sad

Umetik

Oo-Meh-Tik

Saddle

Der Zotl

Derr Zawt-L

Sadness

Der Umet

Derr Oo-Meht

Safe  (Unharmed)

Besholem

Beh-Shaw-Lehm

Safety Pin

Der Zikher Shpilke

Derr Zee-Kehr-Shpeel-Keh

Sailor

Der Matros

derr Maht-Rawss

Salad

Der Salat

Derr Sha-Laht

Salary

Di Skhiress

Dee Skhee-Rehs

Salmon

Der Laks

Derr Lahks

Salt

Di Zalts

Dee Zahlts

Salvation

Di Yeshueh

Dee Yeh-Shoo-Ih

Same

Zelbik

Zehl-Bik

Same Thing

Zelbah Zahk

Zehl-Beh Zahk

Sardine

Di Sardinkeh

Dee Sahr-Deen-Keh

Satan

Der Sotn

Derr Sawt-N

Sated  (Full)

Zat

Zaht

Satisfaction

Dos Nakhis

Doss Nah-Khihs

Satisfied

Bafridikt

Bah-Free-Dikt

Satisfy,  To

Bafridikn

Bah-Free-Dik-N

Saturday

Der Shabbes

Derr Shah-Behss

Sauce

Der Sos

Derr Saws

Saucepan

Dos Fendl

Doss Fehnd-L

Saucer

Dos Tetsl

Doss Tehts-L

Sausage

Der Vursht

Derr Voorsht

Savage

Vild

Veeld

Save  (Rescue)

Rateven

Rah-Teh-Vehn

Save (Economize)

Shporn

Shpawr-N

Save )Put Away)

Opshporn

Awp-Shpawr-N

Saw

Di Zeg

Dee Zehg

Saw

Hot Gezen

Hawt-Geh-Zehn

Say,  To

Zogn

Zawg-N

Scale

Di Skale

Dee Skah-Leh

Scale (For Weight)

Tsu Vogn

Tsoo-Vawg-N

Scalp

Der Skalp

Derr Skahlp

Scalp Disease

Der Parkh

Derr Pahrkh

Scandal

Der Skandal

Derr Skahn-Dahl

Scarcity

Der Doykhik

Derr Doy-Kheek

Scare

Tsu Ibershrekn

Tsoo EE-Behr-Shrehk-N

Scatter,  To

Tseshitn

Tseh-Sheet-N

Scent

Der Reyakh

Derr Ray-Ahkh

Scholar

Der Gelernter

Derr Geh-Lehr-N-Tehr

School

Di Shule (E)

Dee Shool-(Eh)

Schoolroom

Der Klastsimer

Derr Klahs-Tsee-Mehr

Schoolroom (Traditional)

Der Kheyderr

Derr Khay-Dehr

Science

Di Visnshaft

Dee Vees-N-Shahft

Scissors

Di Sher

Dee Shehr

Scold,  To

Musern

Moo-Sehr-N

Scorn

Der Bitl

Derr Beet-L

Scoundrel

Der Oysvorf

Derr Oyss-Vawrf

Scrambled Eggs

Di Prazhenitse

Dee Preh-Zheh-Nee-Tseh

Scrap

Dos Brekl

Doss Brehk-L

Scrap,  To

Varf Aroyss

Vahrf Aroyss

Scrape,  To

Shobn

Shawb-N

Scratch,  To

Kratsn

Krahts-N

Scream,  To

Shrayen

Shrei-N

Screw

Der Shroyf

Derr Shroyf

Screwdriver

Der Shroyfn-Tsier

Derr Shroy-N-Tsee-Ehr

Scrub,  To

Reybn

Rei-Bn

Sea

Der Yam

Derr Yahm

Seam

Di Not

Dee Nawt

Search,  To

Zukhn

Zookh-N

Seasick

Yam-Krank

Yahm-Krahnk

Season

Di Sezon

Dee Seh-Zawn

Seat

Dos Zitshort

Doss Zeets-Awrt

Second  (Number)

Der Tsveyter

Derr Tsvay-Tehr

Second (Time Unit)

Di Sekundeh

Dee Seh-Koon-Deh

Secret

Der Sod

Derr Sawd

Seduce,  To

Farfirn

Fahr-Feer-N

See,  To

Zehn

Zehn

Seem,  To

Dahktn Zikh

Dahkht-N Zikh

Seize,  To

Onkhapen

Awn-Khahp-N

Seldom

Zeltn

Zehlt-N

Select,  To

Oyskhaybn

Oyss-Kleib-N

Self

Zikh

Zeekh

Selfish

Egoistish

Eh-Gaw-Ees-Tish

Sell,  To

Farkoyf-N

Fahr-Koyf-N

Send, To (Away)

Avekshikn

Ah-Vehk-Sheek-N

Senile

Oyver-Botl

Oy-Vehr-Bawt-L

Senior

Elter

Ehl_Tehr

Sense (Judgement)

Der Seykhl

Derr Sayhk-L

Sense  (Meaning)

Der Pshat

Derr P-Shaht

Sentence,  To

Farmishpetn

Fahr-Meesh-Peht-N

Separate

Bazunder

Bah-Zoon-Dehr

Separate,  To

Optelyn

Awp-Tayl-N

Separation

Di Tsesheydung

Dee Tseh-Shay-Doong

September

Der September

Derr Sehp-Tehm-Behr

Serious

Ehrnst

Eh-Rintst

Seriously

Oyf An Emess

Oyf-Ahn-Eh-Mehss

Sermon (Jewish)

Di Droshe

Dee Draw-Sheh

Servant (Masculine)

Der Diner

Derr Dee-Nehr

Servant (Feminine)

Di Dinst

Dee Deenst

Seven

Zibn

Zeeb-N

Seventeen

Zibetsn

Zee-Behts-N

Seventh

Zibeter

Zee-Beh-Tehr

Seventy

Zibetsik

Zee-Beh-Tsik

Several

Etlekhe

Eht-Leh-Kheh

Severe

Shtreng

Sht-rehn-g

Severity

Di Shtrengkayt

Dee Shtrehng-Keit

Sew,  To

Neyen

Nay-En

Sewing Machine

Di Neymashin

Dee Nay-mah-Shin

Sex

Dos Geshlekht

Doss Geh-Shlekht

Sexton  (Jewish)

Der Shamess

Derr Sha-Mehss

Shade

Der Shotn

Derr Shawt-N

Shadow

Der Shotn

Derr Shawt-N

Shake,  To

Shoklen

Shawk-Lehn

Shake

Treyslen

Trayss-Lehn

Shame

Di Shandeh

Dee Shahn-Deh

Shame

Di Busheh

Dee Boo-Sheh

Shampoo

Der Shampu

Derr Shahm-Poo

Share  (Portion)

Der Kheylik

Derr Khay-Lehk

Share,  To

Teyln Zikh Mit

Tayl-N-Zikh-Mit

Sharp

Sharf

Shahrf

Sharpen,  To

Shlayfn

Shleif-N

Shave,  To

Razirn Zikh

Rah-Zeer-N Zikh

Shaving Cream

Di Razirzeyf

Dee Rah-Zeer-N Zikh

Shawl

Di Shall

Dee Shahl

She

Zi

Zee

Shear,  To

Sherren

Shehr-N

Shed,  To

Aropvarfn

Ah-Rawp-Varf-N

Sheep

Der Sheps

Derr Shehps

Sheet  (Bed)

Der Laylakh

Derr Lei-Lehkh

Shelf

Di Politse

Dee Paw-Lee-Tseh

Shell  (Skin)

Di Sholekhts

Dee Shaw-Lehkhts

Shepherd

Der Pastekh

Derr Pahs-Tehkh

Sherbet

Der Frukhayz

Derr Frookht-Etz

Shine  (To Polish)

Polirn

Paw-Leer-N

Shine  (Give Light)

Shaynen

Shei-Nehn

Ship

Di Shif

Dee Sheef

Ship  (To Send)

Oypfirn

Awp-Feer-N

Shirt

Hemd

Hehmd

Shiver,  To

Tsitern

Tsee-Tehr-N

Shoe

Der Shukh

Derr Shookh

Shoelace

Dos Shukhbendl

Doss Shookh-Behnd-L

Shoemaker

Der Shusterr

Derr Shoo-Stehrr

Shoot,  To

Shisn

Shees-N

Shop,  To

Aynkoyfn

Ein-Koyf-N

Shop

Di Krom

Dee Krawm

Short

Kurts

Koorts

Shortcut

Der Durkhveg

Derr Doorkh-Vehg

Shorten,  To

Farkirtsn

Fahr-Keerts-N

Shortened

Farkirtst

Fahr-Keertst

Shortly

Bald

Bahld

Shot  (From Gun)

Der Shos

Derr Shawss

Should  (Ought)

Zol

Zawl

Should  (Would)

Volt

Vawlt

Shoulder

Di Pleytseh

Dee Play-Tseh

Shoulder

Der Aksl

Derr Ahks-L

Shout,  To

Shrayen

Shrei-En

Shovel

Der Ridl

Derr Reed-L

Show,  To

Vayzn

Veiz-N

Shower  (Bath)

Der Shprits

Derr Shpreets

Shower  (Rain)

Dos Regndl

Doss Rehg-N-Dil

Shrew

Di Ki Klipe

Dee Klee-Peh

Shriek,  To

Kvitshen

K-Vee-Chehn

Shrimp

Dos Rakl

Doss Rahk-L

Shroud  (Burial)

Di Takhrikhim

Dee Tahkh-Ree-Kheem

Shudder,  To

Oyftsitern

Oyf-Tsee-Tehr-N

Shut,  To

Farmakhn

Fahr-Mahkh-N

Shy

Shemevdik

Sheh-Mehv-Dik

Sick

Krank

Krahnk

Sick Person

Der Khoyleh

Derr Khoy-Leh

Sickness

Di Krenk

Dee Krehnk

Side

Di Zayt

Dee Zeit

Sidewalk

Der Tretar

Derr Treh-Tahr

Sigh,  To

Ziftsn

Zeefts-N

Sight  (Spectacle)

Der Spektakl

Derr Spehk-Tahk-L

Sign  (Mark)

Der Simen

Derr See-Mehn

Significant

Bataytik

Bah-Tei-Tik

Sick

Fall sick again

Krenklen

Krenk-len

Silence

Di Shtilkayt

Dee Shteel-Keit

Silent

Shtil

Shteel

Silk

Di Zayd

Dee Zeid

Silly

Narish

Nah-Rish

Silver

Dos Zilber

Doss Zeel-Behr

Silverware

Di Gopl-Lefl

Dee Gawp_Lehf-L

Similar

Enlekh

Ehn-Lehkh

Similarity

Di Enlekhkayt

Dee Ehn-Lehkh-Keit

Simple  (Plain)

Poshet

Paw-Sheht

Simpleton

Der Tam

Derr Tahm

Simpleton

Der Yold

Derr Yawld

Sin

Di Aveyreh

Dee Ah-Vay-Reh

Sin

Di Zind

Dee Zeend

Sin,  To

Zindikn

Zeen-Deek-N

Since  (Because)

Vayl

Veil

Since  (Time)

Zint

Zeent

Sincere

Oyfrikhtik

Oyf-Rikh-Tik

Sincerity

Di Oyfrikhtikayt

Dee Oyf-Rikh-Ti-Keit

Sing,  To

zingen

Zeen-Gehn

Singer

Der Zinger

Derr Zeen-Gehr

Single

Eyntsik

Ayn-Tsik

Single  (Unmarried)

Neet-Khasene Gehat

Neet-Khah-Seh-Neh_Gen-Hat

Sink

Der Opgos

Derr Awp-Gawss

Sink,  To

Zinken

Zeen-Kehn

Sinner

Der Zindiker

Derr Zeen-Dee-Kehr

Sip,  To

Zupn

Zoop-N

Sister

Di Shvester

Dee Shvehs-Tehr

Sister-In-Law

Di Shvegerin

Dee Shveh-Geh-Rin

Sit,  To

Zitsn

Zeets-N

Sit Down,  To

Zetsn Zikh

Zehts-N Zikh

Site  (Place)

Dos Ort

Doss Awrt

Six

Zeks

Zehks

Sixteen

Zekhtsn

Zehkhts-N

Sixth

Zekster

Zehks-Tehr

Sixty

Zekhtsik

Zehkh-Tsik

Size

Di Greyss

Dee Grayss

Size  (Garments)

Der Number

Der Noo-Mehr

Ski,  To

Nartlen Zikh

Nahrt-Lehn Zikh

Skimmed Milk

Di Opgeshepte Milkh

Dee Awp-Geh-Shehp-Teh Meelkh

Skin

Di Hoyt

Dee Hoyt

Skip,  To  (Caper)

Hopken

Hawp-Kehn

Skirt  (Garment)

Dos Rekl

Doss Rehk-L

Skull

Der Sharbn

Derr Shahrb-N

Sky

Der Himl

Derr Heem-L

Slander

Dos Rekhiles

Doss Reh-Khee-Lehs

Slap

Der Patch

Derr Rahch

Slap

Der Frask

Derr Frahsk

Slap,  To

Patshn

Pahch-N

Slaughterer

Der Shoykhet

Derr Shoy-Kheht

Slave

Der Shklaf

Derr Shkhlahf

Slavery

Dos Shklaferay

Doss Shklah-Feh-Rei

Sleep,  To

Shlofn

Shlawf-N

Sleep

Der Shlof

Derr Shlawf

Sleeve

Der Arbl

Derr Ahrb-L

Slender

Moger

Maw-Gehr

Slice

Der Penets

Derr Peh-Nehts

Slim

Shlank

Shlahnk

Slip ((Undergarment)

Dos Unterkleyd

Doss Oon-Tehr-Klayd

Slipper

Der Shtekshukh

Derr Shtehk-Shookh

Slippery

Glitshik

Gleet-Chik

Slob

Der Shlump

Derr Shloomp

Slow  (Not Fast)

Pamelekh

Pah-Meh-Lehkh

Slums

Di Dales-Hayzer

Dee Dah-Lehs-Hei-Zehr

Slumber,  To

Dremlen

Drehm-Lehn

Slurp,  To

Zhloken

Zhlaw-Kehn

Sly

Khitre

Kheet-Reh

Small

Kleyn

Klayn

Smallpox

Di Poken

Dee Pawk-N

Smart

Klug

Kloog

Smart  (Chic)

Elegant

Ehl-Eh-Gahnt

Smear,  To

Shmirn

Shmeer-N

Smell,  To

Shmekn

Shmehk-N

Smell

Der Reyakh

Derr Ray-Ahkh

Smile

Der Shmeykl

Derr Shmay-Khil

Smoke

Der Roykh

Derr Roykh

Smoke,  To

Reykhern

Ray-Khehr-N

Smooth

Glat (Ik)

Glaht- (Ik)

Smooth,  To

Oysgleten

Oyss-Gleht-N

Snack

Der Nash

Derr Nahssh

Snake

Di Shlang

Dee Shlahng

Snap,  To (Crackle)

Knakn

K-Nahk-N

Sneaky

Gnetvish

Gah-Nay-Veesh

Sneeze,  To

Nisn

Nees-N

Sniff,  To

Shnapn

Shnahp-N

Snobbish

Snobish

Snaw-Beesh

Snore,  To

Khropen

Khraw-Pehn

Snow

Der Shney

Derr Shnay

So  (In Order That)

Kedey

Keh-Day

So  (Thus)

Azoy

Ah-Zoy

Soak,  To

(Ayn) Veykn

(Ein) Vayk-N

Soap

Der Zeyf

Derr Zayf

Sob,  To

Khlipen

Khlee-Pehn

Sober

Nikhter

Neekh-Tehr

Soccer

Der Fusbol

Derr Fooss-Bawl

Sock  (Hose_

Der Zok

Derr Zawk

Sofa

Di Sofeh

Dee Saw-Feh

Sofa

Der Divan

Derr Dee-Vahn

Soft

Veykh

Vaykh

Soil,  To

Bashmutsn

Bah-Shmutz-N

Soldier

Der Zelner

Derr Zehl-Nehr

Soldier

Der Soldat

Derr Sawl-Daht

Sole  (Of Shoe)

Di Padeshve

Dee Pah-Desh-Veh

Solemn

Fayerlekh

Fei-Ehr-Lehkh

Some  (A Little)

A Bisl

Ah Bees-L

Some  (A Few)

Etlekhe

Eht-Le-Kheh

Somebody

Emetser

Eh-Meh-Tsehr

Somehow

Vi Es Iz

Vee-Ehs-Iz

Something

Epess

Eh-Pehss

Somewhat

A Bisl

Ah-Bees-L

Somewhere

Ergets

Ehr-Gehts

Son

Der Zun

Derr Zoon

Song

Dos Leid

Doss Leed

Son-In-Law

Der Eydem

Derr Ay-Dehm

Soon

Bahld

Bahld

Sore Throat

Der Haldsveytik

Derr Hahlds-Vay-Tik

Sorrow

Der Troyer

Derr Traw-Yehr

Soul

De Neshomeh

Dee Neh-Shaw-Meh

Sound  (Healthy)

Gezunt

Geh-Zoont

Sound  (Noise)

Der Klang

Derr Klahng

Soup

Di Zup

Dee Zoop

Sour Faced Person

Der Farkrimter

Derr Fahr-Kreem-Tehr

Sour

Zoyer

Zoy-Ehr

Source

Der Moker

Derr Maw-Kir

South

Der Dorem

Derr Daw-Rim

Southeastern

Dorem-Mizrakhdik

Daw-Rim-Meez-Rahkh-Dik

Southern

Doremdik

Daw-Rim-Dik

Southwestern

Dorem-Mayrevdik

Daw-Rim-Mei-Rehv-Dik

Souvenir

Der Ondenk

Derr Awn-Dehnk

Span

Der Shpan

Derr Shpahn

Spank,  To

Patshn

Pahch-N

Sparkle,  To

Finklen

Feenk-Lehn

Speak,  To

Redn

Rehdn

Speaker

Der Redner

Derr Rehd-Nehr

Special

Spetysel

Spehts-Yehl

Specialist

Der Mumkhe

Derr Moom-Kheh

Spectacle

Der Spektakl

Derr Spehk-Tahk-L

Spectacles

Di Briln

Dee Breel-N

Spectator

Der Tsukuker

Derr Tsoo-Koo-Kher

Speech

Der Rede

Derr Reh-Deh

Speech

Di Droshe

Dee Draw-Sheh

Speed  (Rapidly)

Di Gikhkayt

Dee Geekh-Keit

Spice*

Dos gevirts

Doss Geh-Veerts

Spill,  To

Fargisn

Fahr-Gees-N

Spinach

Der Shpinat

Derr Shpee-Naht

Spine

Der Ruknbeyn

Derr Rook-N-Bayn

Spinster

Di Farzesene Moyd

Dee Fahr-Zeh-Seh-Neh Moyd

Spirit

Der Gayst

Derr Geist

Spit,  To

Shpayen

Shpei-N

Spite,  For

Oyf Tselokhes

Oyy-Tseh-Law-Khehs

Splash,  To

Plyushken

Plyoosh-Kehn

Spleen  (Anat.)

Di Milts

Dee Meelts

Split,  To

Shpaltn

Shpahlt-N

Spoil,  To

Kayle Makhen

Kahl-Yeh-Mahkh-N

Spoon  (Tablespoon)

Der Eslefl

Derr Ehs-Lehf-L

Spoon

Der Lefl

Derr Lehf-L

Spoon  (Teaspoon)

Der Teylefl

Derr Tay Lehf-L

Spoon

Dos Lefeleh

Doss Leh-Feh-Leh

Sponge

Di Shvom

Dee Shvawm

Spot  (Place)

Der Plats

Derr Plahts

Spot  (Place)

Der Ort

Derr Awrt

Spot

Dos Flek

Doss Flehk

Spread,  To

Tseshpreytn

Tseh-Shprayt-N

Spread Out

Tseshpreyt

Tseh-Shprayt

Spring  (Season)

Der Friling

Derr Free-Ling

Spy

Der Shpyon

Derr Shpee-Awn

Squeeze,  To

Kvetshn

K-Vehch-N

Squirrel

Di Veverke

Dee Veh-Vehr-Keh

Squirt,  To

Shpritsn

Shpreets-N

Stab,  To

Dershtekhn

Dehr-Shtehkh-N

Stage

Di Bine

Dee Bee-Neh

Stagger,  To

Vaklen Zikh

Vahk-Lehn-Zikh

Stain

Der Flek

Derr Flehk

Stairs

Di Trep

Dee Trehp

Stale

Alt-Gebakn

Ahlt-Geh-Bahkon

Stammer,  To

Farkhiken Zikh

Fahr-Hee-Kehn Zikh

Stammer,  To

Shtamlen

Shtahm-Lehn

Stand Up,  To

Oyfshtelen Zikh

Oyf-Shtehl-N Zikh

Stand,  To

Shtay-N

Shtayehn

Star

Der Shtern

Derr Shtehr-N

Starch

Der Krokhmal

Derr Krawkh-Mahl

Stare,  To

Glotsn

Glawts-N

Start,  To

Onheybn

Awn-Hayb-N

Start

Der Onheyb

Derr Awn-Heyb

Starve,  To

Shtarbn Fun Hunger

Shtahrb-N Foon-Hoon-Gehr

State (Government)

Di Medineh

Dee Meh-Dee-Neh

Statue

Di Statue

Dee Shtah-Too-Eh

Status

Der Matsev

Derr Mah-Tsihv

Stay,  To

Blaybn

Bleib-N

Steady

Fest

Fehst

Steak

Der Bifsteyk

Derr Beef-Stayk

Steal,  To

Ganven

Gahn-Veh-Nehn

Steam Bath

Der Shvitsbod

Derr Shveets-Bawd

Steeple

Kloister-turem

Kloi Ster Tur em

Steer,  To

Kerven

Kehoreh-Vehn

Step,  To

Tretn

Tret-Ehn

Step  (Stair)

Dos Trepl

Doss Trehp-L

Stepdaughter

Di Shtiftokhter

Dee Steef-Tawkh-Tehr

Stepfather

Der Shtiftateh

Derr Shteef-Tah-Teh

Stepmother

Der Shtifmameh

Derr Shteef-Mah-Meh

Stepson

Der Shtifzun

derr Shteef-Zoon

Stick

Der Shtekn

Derr Shtekh-N

Stiff

Shtayf

Shteif

Still  (Quiet)

Shtill

Shteel

Still  (Adj.)

Ruik

Roo-Ik

Stomach Ache

Der Boykhveytik

Derr Boykh-Vey-Tik

Storm

Der Shturem

Derr Shtoo-Rehm

Stout

Balaybt

Bah-Leibt

Stove

Der Oyvn

Derr Oyv-N

Straight

Glaykh

Gleikh

Straighten,  To

Oysglaykhn

Oyss-Gleikh-N

Strain,  (Filter)

Zayen

Zei-N

Strange  (Peculiar)

Modneh

Mawd-Neh

Strange  (Alien)

Fremd

Frehmd

Stranger

Der Fremder

Derr Frehm-Dehr

Strawberry

Di Truskavke

Dee Troos-Kahv-Keh

Stray,  To  (Roam)

Blondzhen

Blawn-Jehn

Street

Di Gass

Dee Gahss

Strength

Di Gvure

Dee G-Voo-Reh

Strength

Der Koyakh

Derr Koy-Ihkh

Stress

Der Druk

Derr Drook

Strike  (Hit)

Shlogn

Shlawg-N

Strike  (Stop Work)

Shtraykn

Shtreik-N

String

Dos Shtrikl

Dos Shtreek-L

Strive,  To

Shtrebn

Shtrehb-N

Stroke,  To

Gletn

Gleht-N

Stroll

Shpatsirn

Shpah-Tseer-N

Strong

Shtark

Shtahrk

Structure  (Building)

Der Binyen

Derr Been-Yehn

Struggle

Dos Gerangl

Doss Geh-Rahng-L

Stubborn Person

Der Akshn

Derr Ahksh-N

Student

Der Talmid

Derr Tahl-Mid

Study,  To

Lernen

Lehr-Nehn

Study,  To

Shtudirn

Shtoo-Deer-N

Stuffed Cabbage

Di Holebtses

Dee Haw-Lehb-Tsehs

Stuffed Cabbage

Di Prakess

Dee Prah-Kehs

Stupid

Narish

Nah-Rish

Sturdy

Kreftik

Krehf-Tik

Stutter,  To

Farhiken Zikh

Fahr-Hee-Kehn Zikh

Stutter,  To

Shtamlen

Shtahm-Lehn

Substantial

Hipsh

Heepsh

Substitute,  To

Farbaytn

Fahr-Beit-N

Subway

Di Unterban

Dee Oon-Tehr-Bahn

Succeed

Matsliakh

Mahts-Lee-Ahkh Zein

Success

Di Hatslokhe

Dee Hahts-Law-Kheh

Successful

Matsliakhdik

Mahts-Lee-Ahkh-Dik

Such

Azelkher

Ah-Zehl-Kehr

Such  (Of That Kind)

Aza

Ah-Zah

Suck,  To

Zoygn

Zoyg-N

Sudden (Unexpected)

Plutsemdik

Ploo-Tsehm-Dik

Suddenly

Plutsling

Ploots-Leeng

Suede

Dos Shvedishe Leder

Doss Shveh-Dish-Eh-Leh-Dehr

Suffer,  To

Laydn

Leid-N

Suffice,  To

Genig Zayn

Geh-Neeg-Zein

Sugar

Der Tsukerr

Derr Tsoo-Kherr

Suggest,  To

Forshlogn

Fawr-Shlawg-N

Suicide

Der Zelbstmord

Derr Zehlbst-Mawrd

Suit  (Clothing)

Der Kostyum

Derr Kawst-Yoom

Suit  (Clothing)

Der Garniterr

Derr Gahr-Nee-Tehr

Suit,  To

Pasn

Pahs-N

Suit,  (To Please)

Tsufriden Shteln

Tsoo-Freed-N-Shtehl-N

Suitable

Pasik

Pah-Sik

Suitcase

Der Tshemodan

Derr Cheh-Maw-Dahn

Summary

Der Kitser

Derr Kee-Tsir

Summer

Der Zumerr

Derr Zoo-Mehr

Summertime

Der Zumehrtseit

Derr Zoo-Mehr-Tsayt

Summon,  To

Aroysrufn

Ah-Royss-Roof-N

Sun

Di Zun

Dee Zoon

Sunburn

Der Zunenbrenen

Derr Zoon-Nehn-Brehn

Sunday

Der Zuntik

Derr Zoon-Tik

Sunglasses

Di Zunbriln

Dee Zoon-Breel-N

Sunlight

Di Zunlikht

Dee Zoon-Leekht

Sunny

Zunik

Zoo-Nik

Sunrise

Der Zunoyfgang

Derr Zoon-Oyf-Gahng

Sunset

Der Zununtergang

Derr Zoon-Oon-Tehr-Gahng

Sunshine

Di zunenshayn

Dee Zoo-Nehn-Shein

Superstition

Dos Angleybenish

Doss Ein-Glay-Beh-Nish

Supper

Di Vetshere

Dee Veh-Cheh-Reh

Supply,  To

Tsushteln

Tsoo-Shtehl-N

Suppose,  To

Meshaer Zayn

Meh-Shah-Ehr Zein

Suppress  (Subdue)

Farshtikn

Fahr-Shteek-N

Supreme

Hekhst

Hehkhst

Sure

Zikher

Zee-Kherr

Surgeon

Der Khirurg

Derr Khee-Roorg

Surprise

Der Khidesh

Derr Khee-Dish

Survive  (To Live)

Blaybn Lebn

Bleib-N Lehb-N

Suspenders

Di Shleykes

Dee Shlay-Kehss

Suspicion

Der Khshad

Derr Kh-Shahd

Swallow,  To

Shlingn

Shleeng-N

Swaying (In a Synagogue)

Shokling

Shok-lng

Swear,  To (Curse)

Zidlen

Zeed-Lehn

Swear

Der Shvern

Der Shvehr-N

Sweat

Der Shvayss

Derr Shvayss

Sweater

Der Sveter

Derr Sveh-Tehr

Sweated

Farshvitst

Fahr-Shveetst

Sweep  (To Clean)

Oyskern

Oyss-Kehr-N

Sweet

Zis

Zeess

Sweetheart

Der Gelibterr

Derr Geh-Leeb-Tehr

Sweetheart

Der Gelibteh

Derr Geh-Leeb-Teh

Sweetness

Di Siskayt

Dee Zeess-Keit

Swim,  To

Shvimen

Shvee-Mehn

Swindler

Der Zhulik

Derr Zhoo-Lik

Swiss Cheese

Der Sheveytser Kez

Derr Shvay-Tsehr Kez

Swollen

Geshvoln

Geh-Shvawl-N

Sympathy

Dos Mitgefil

Doss Meet-Geh-Feel

Symphony

Di Simfonye

Dee Sim-Fawn-Yeh

Symptom

Der Simptom

Derr Simp-Tawm

Synagogue

Di Shul

Dee Shool

Synagogue (Small)

Kloiz

Kloi-Z

Synagogue Yard

Shulhoyf

Shul-hoyf

T

T

T

Table

Der Tish

Derr Teesh

Tablecloth

Der Tishtekh

Derr Teesh-Tehkh

Tact

Der Takt

Derr Tahkt

Tactful

Takrish

Tahk-Reesh

Tail, End

Der Ek

Derr Ehk

Tailor

Der Shnayder

Derr Shnei-Dehr

Take,  To

Nemen

Neh-Mehn

Talent

Der Talant

Derr Tah-Lahnt

Talented

Talantirt

Tah-Lahn-Teert

Talk,  To

Redn

Rehd-N

Tall

Hoykh

Hoykh

Talmudic Scholar

Der Lamdn

Derr Lahmd-N

Talmudic Academy

Di Yeshiveh

Dee Yeh-Shee-Veh

Tape Recorder

Der Band-Recordierer

Derr Bahnd-Reh-Kawr-Dee-Rehr

Tardy

Farshpetikt

Fahr-Shpeh-Tikt

Taste

Der Taam

Derr Tahm

Taste,  To

Farzukhn

Fahr-Zookh-N

Tasty

Geshmak

Geh-Shmahkh

Tavern

Di Shenk

Dee Shehnk

Tax

Der Shtayer

Derr Shtei-Ehr

Taxi

Di Taksi

Dee Tahk-See

Tea

Di Tey

Dee Tay

Teach,  To

Lernen

Lehr-Nehn

Teacher (High Level)

Der Rebeh

Derr Reh-Beh

Teacher

Der Lerer

Derr Leh-Rehr

Teacher (Elementary)

Der Malamed

Derr Meh-Lah-Mehd

Teapot

Der Tshaynik

Derr Chei-Nik

Teamster

Der Bale-Goleh

Derr Bah-Leh-Gaw-Leh

Tear,  To

Raysn

Reis-N

Tear (Crying)

Di Trern

Dee Trehr-N

Telegram

Di Telegram

Dee Teh-Leh-Grahm

Telegraph,  To

Telagrafirn

Teh-Leh-Grah-Feer-N

Telephone

Der Telefon

Derr Teh-Leh-Fawn

Telephone,  To

Telefonirn

Teh-Leh-Faw-Neer-N

Television

Di Televisye

Dee Teh-Leh-Veez-Yeh

Tell  (To Inform)

Zogn

Zawg-N

Tell (Narrate)

Dertseyln

Dehr-Tsayl-N

Temperament

Der Temperament

Derr Tehm-Peh-Rah-Mehnt

Temple  (Anat.)

Di Shleyf

Dee Shlayf

Temporary

Dervaylik

Dehr-Vei-Lik

Temptation

Der Nisoyen

Derr Nee-Soy-Yin

Ten

Tsen

Tsehn

Tennis

Der Tenis

Derr Teh-Niss

Tension  (Anxiety)

Di Shpanung

Dee Shpah-Noong

Tenth

Tsenter

Tsehn-Tehr

Terms (Conditions)

Di Tnoim

Dee T-Naw-Im

Terrace

Di Terace

Dee Teh-Rah-Seh

Terrible

Shreklekh

Shrehk-Lehkh

Terrify,  To

Shrekn

Shrehk-N

Terror

Der Shrek

Derr Shrehk

Terror  (Political)

Der Terror

Derr Teh-Rawr

Terrorist

Di Terorist

Dee Teh-Rawr-Eest

Test

Di Probe

Dee Praw-Beh

Testicles

Di Beytsim

Dee Bay-Tseem

Testify,  To

Eydes Zogn

Ay-Dis Zawg-N

Thank,  To

Danken

Dahn-Kehn

Thank You

A Dank

Ah Dahnk

Thankful

Dankbar

Dahnk-Bahr

Thanks

Der Dank

Derr Dahnk

That  (Conj.)

Az

Ahz

That  (Adj.)

Der

Dehr

That

Di

Dee

That

Dos

Doss (Dawss)

That

Yener

Yeh-Nehr

That (Rel. Pronoun)

Vos

Vawss

The

Dem

Dehm

The

Der

Dehr

The

Dos

Doss (Dawss)

Theater

Der Teater

Derr Teh-At-Tehr

Their

Zeyer

Zay-Ehr

Theirs

Zeyerer

Zay-Eh-Rehr

Them

Zey

Zay

Theme  (Topic)

Di Teme

Dee Teh-Meh

Themselves

Zikh

Zeekh

Then  (In That Case)

Oyb Azoy

Oyb-Ah-Zoy

Then  (At That Time)

Demolt

Deh-Mawlt

Then  (Later)

Vayter

Vei-Tehr

There

Ahin

Ah-Hin

There

Dortn

Dawrt-N

Thereafter

Dernokhdem

Dehr-Nawkh-Dehm

Thereby

Dermit

Dehr-Meet

Therefore

Derfar

Dehr-Fahr

Therefore

Deriber

Deh-Ree-Behr

Thereof

Derfun

Dehr-Foon

Thermometer

Der Termometer

Derr Tehr-Maw-Meh-Tehr

These

Di

Dee

They

Zey

Zay

Thick

Dik

Deek

Thief

Der Ganev (Gonif)

Derr Gah-Nev (Gah-Niff)

Thievish

Gneyvish

Gah-Nay-Veesh

Thigh

Di Dikh

Dee Deekh

Thigh

Di Polkeh

Dee Pawl-Kheh

Thimble

Der Fingerhut

Derr Feen-Gehr-Hoot

Thin  (Not Thick)

Din

Deen

Thin  (Not Fat)

Dar

Dahr

Thing

Di Zakh

Dee Zahkh

Think,  To

Trakhtn

Trahkht-N

Think Over,  To

Ibertrakhten

Ee-Behr-Trahkht-N

Third

Driterr

Dree-Tehr

Thirsty

Dorshtik

Dawrsh-tik

Thirteen

Draytsn

Dreits-N

Thirty

Draysik

Drei-Sik

This

Dem

Dehm

This

Der

Dehr

This

Di

Dee

This

Dos  (Dawss)

Doss (Dawss)

Thorough

Gruntik

Groon-Tik

Thoroughly

Durkh Un Durkh

Doorkh-Oon-Doorkh

Those  (Adj.)

Yeneh

Yeh-Neh

Two

Zwei or tsvei

 
  U 
  V 

Vulgar /Vulgarians

  bul von

  bulvon / bulvons

  W 

Wig

 Sheitel

 Shi-tell

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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