Yiddish and Chill

This week we learn SHM duplication (Fancy-SHMancy, Boyfriend-SHMoyfriend) stems from the Yiddish Language. 

We also review one of Hugh Grant's favorite insults, calling someone a Schmegegge (shmuh-GEG-ee). 

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This week, we review the many uses of the word "Farblungent". Pronunciation: Fahb- lawn - jet. Farblungent describes the state of being/feeling lost. 

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In a new segment of the podcast, we answer our first listener question, resulting in a rundown of the term "Mishpacha". 

Blanche then reviews the many uses of the word "Plotz". 

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*Reposting 9/30/20 as I had to re-edit* 

Special episode this week, where we review the Netflix series "Unorthodox". Spoiler alert! We suggest watching the series before listening.  Some of our listeners were curious to hear our thoughts on the series due to its frequent use of the Yiddish language.  We touch on the terms "Chutzpah" and "Shanda". Hope you enjoy!  We love hearing from you! Any suggestions/comments/feedback can be sent to: [email protected]

Day 23 of self-isolation and the new uniform is Schmattas! Schmatta's usually refers to an old/raggedy item of clothing. 

Blanche teaches me a bonus word of "Oysgeputst". Pronunciation: Oys (beginning of 'Oyster') - Ge: (beginning of guitar) - Puhts. 

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A Gutte Neshuma (Goo-te Na-shoo-ma) is a Menche among Menches. There are few higher compliments to pay someone. A Gutte Neshuma can be a famous figure, but also just as likely the unsung hero. 

We are on day 17 our Social Distancing. Today we discuss how you can use the term Gutte Neshuma this week, describing first responders. 

As usual, we continue to stan Cuomo. 

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Day 13 of self Quarantine. I learn how to distinguish Mishegas (Mish-eh-Gahs) vs Meshuggana (Mesh-oog-ah-nah). 

We discuss how to talk your sister out of a getting bad tattoo, Cynthia Nixon's run for Governor, and her shameful bagel order. 

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Quarantined coffee talk conversations with my Aunt Blanche. We learn a Yiddish word of the day, how to incorporate Yiddish into daily vernacular, and discuss Pop Culture.

The word of the day is, Ge-Shmak. 

Blanche is hunkering down in her NYC apartment, feeling like her wings have been clipped during week 2 of her Coronavirus stay-at-home self-quarantine. Is Governor Cuomo  "Ge-shmak?"