Editing Yiddish

'''Yiddish''' is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews across Central and Eastern Europe. It uses the Hebrew alphabet and blends vocabulary from 

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[[German]], [[Hebrew]], Aramaic, and various Slavic languages.

Yiddish on [[Duolingo]] helps learners explore both the language and culture of Ashkenazi Jewish communities. The course features common greetings, everyday vocabulary, traditional expressions, and pronunciation tips in the Eastern American dialect.

== Course Info ==

* '''Language Family''': West Germanic
* '''[[Unit 1 (Yiddish)|Alphabet]]''': Hebrew script
* '''Duolingo Launch Date''': April 6, 2021
* '''Pronunciation Style''': Eastern (American Ashkenazi)
* '''Cultural Content''': Jewish traditions, idioms, and food references
* '''Direction of Writing''': Right to left

== Course Structure ==

* Covers both modern and traditional vocabulary
* Introduces the [[Unit 1 (Yiddish)|Hebrew alphabet]] in context
* Includes audio recordings and pronunciation guidance
* Starts with basic phrases and grows in complexity
* Emphasizes conversational and cultural relevance

== Fun Facts ==

* Many common English slang terms come from Yiddish, like ''klutz'', ''nosh'', ''schmooze'', and ''chutzpah''.
* The course includes references to Jewish holidays and foods like latkes and kugel.
* It's one of the few courses on Duolingo using a non-Latin alphabet.

== See Also ==
* [[Hebrew]]
* [[Duolingo Stories]]
* [[Eddy]] (Mascot)
* [[Languages]]