Yiddish
A High German language with substantial Hebrew, Aramaic, and Slavic vocabulary, written in the Hebrew alphabet. The historical vernacular of Ashkenazi Jewry; now spoken mainly by Hasidic communities in the United States, Israel, and Western Europe.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Yiddish?
Yiddish is a dialect of Yiddish.
Where is Yiddish spoken?
Yiddish is primarily spoken in Poland, Lithuania.
Which region is Yiddish associated with?
Yiddish is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.