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Quiz about Yada Yada Yiddish
Quiz about Yada Yada Yiddish

Yada, Yada, Yiddish! Trivia Quiz


Many everyday words come from the Yiddish language. See how many you know.

A multiple-choice quiz by Jordanar18. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Jordanar18
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
323,389
Updated
Mar 07 22
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
9 / 10
Plays
1695
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 80 (7/10), Guest 75 (3/10), LauraMcC (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. What word for a breakfast bread product comes from Yiddish? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What word for a computer problem comes from Yiddish? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What comedic term comes from Yiddish, and was originally German? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. What word for a type of head covering comes from Yiddish? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. What word for a fish dish comes from Yiddish? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What word for a type of candy comes from Yiddish? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. What word, meaning "proper", comes from Yiddish, derived from Hebrew? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What interjection comes from Yiddish? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. What word, meaning "to snack", comes from Yiddish? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. What word, meaning "to drag", comes from Yiddish? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. What word for a breakfast bread product comes from Yiddish?

Answer: Bagel

The bagel was invented in Krakow, Poland in the 16th century. It is popular around the world, especially in Jewish communities.
2. What word for a computer problem comes from Yiddish?

Answer: Glitch

The term "glitch" can mean a small problem in any sense, but it has been transferred mostly to the computer world.
3. What comedic term comes from Yiddish, and was originally German?

Answer: Shtick

"Shtick" can also be spelled "shtik" or "schtick". It is a comedian's theme, act or gimmick.
4. What word for a type of head covering comes from Yiddish?

Answer: Yarmulke

A yarmulke is worn by Jewish men. Orthodox Jews wear one all the time, but conservative and reform Jews only wear one during times of prayer.
5. What word for a fish dish comes from Yiddish?

Answer: Lox

Lox is smoked salmon. It is also popularly served with bagels!
6. What word for a type of candy comes from Yiddish?

Answer: Gelt

Gelt is chocolate wrapped in gold-colored foil and shaped like a coin. The word comes from the Yiddish for money. Gelt is typically eaten during Chanukah season.
7. What word, meaning "proper", comes from Yiddish, derived from Hebrew?

Answer: Kosher

"Kosher" is a Jewish principle that describes how food must be prepared and served. It is derived from the Hebrew "kasruth", the dietary rules described in full in the Tanakh (Old Testament). It has also come to mean "proper" or "lawful" in an informal sense.
8. What interjection comes from Yiddish?

Answer: Oy, vey!

"Oy, vey!" is usually used when someone feels grief, pain or horror, or (less seriously) exasperation.
9. What word, meaning "to snack", comes from Yiddish?

Answer: Nosh

"Nosh" can be used as either a noun or a verb, just like "a snack" or "to snack".
10. What word, meaning "to drag", comes from Yiddish?

Answer: Schlep

"Schlep" is used especially when something is particularly difficult to carry.
Source: Author Jordanar18

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