Wikijunior:Languages/Yiddish

What writing system(s) does this language use?

Yiddish uses the Hebrew alphabet, the same script uses to write Hebrew and other languages spoken by Jewish people.

Where is this language spoken?

It used to be spoken by Ashkenazi Jews across Europe, but many speakers were killed during the Holocaust, and others moved to Israel, where they spoke Hebrew instead.

What is the history of this language?

It was the language of the Ashkenazi Jews that lived across Europe. It was German based, with many elements taken from Hebrew and Aramaic.

What are some basic words in this language that I can learn?

• Mom: מאַמע
• Dad: טאַטע
• Yes: יאָ
• No: ניין

References

Yiddish Wikibook