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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.

Author
Jordanar18

Time
2 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
323,389

Updated
Mar 07 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Easy

Avg Score
9 / 10

Plays
1812

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What word for a breakfast bread product comes from Yiddish? Hint

Toast

Donut

Bagel

Croissant

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Question 2 of 10

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

Colossal Meltdown

Virus

Glitch

Bug

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Question 3 of 10

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

Joke

Tomato

Riddle

Shtick

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Question 4 of 10

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

Mask

Visor

Hat

Yarmulke

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Question 5 of 10

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

Sushi

Harkal

Gravlax

Lox

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Question 6 of 10

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

Lollipop

Jawbreaker

Gelt

Gum

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Question 7 of 10

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

Kosher

Lawful

Legal

Polite

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Question 8 of 10

8. What interjection comes from Yiddish? Hint

Wow!

Whoa!

Oy, vey!

Hey!

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Question 9 of 10

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

Guzzle

Munch

Nosh

Chew

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Question 10 of 10

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

Schlep

Clutch

Lug

Convey

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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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