My Grandfather's Yiddish Sayings

Here are some great Yiddish saying that both of my grandfathers used to tell me, and others ones I've collected, too! Do you know any others? E-mail me at (morgan@westegg.com) and let me know!!! What did your grandparents used to tell you???

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In the original Yiddish!

Talk less, do more

Charity covers a multitude of sins.

The complete fool is half prophet.

A dog without teeth will also attack a bone.

There's plenty of time to bemoan bad fortune once it arrives

If you have money, you are wise and good-looking and can sing well, too.

Your pot broken seems better than my whole one.

Surrounding yourself with dwarfs does not make you a giant

Don't throw away the old bucket until you know whether the new one holds water.

He who puts up with insult invites injury.

Too humble is half proud.

Death is the only certainty

Tsuris (trouble) is what you get from children. Naches (joy) is what you get from grandchildren

Troubles are easier to take with soup than without. One of our favorites!

He who praises himself will be humiliated.

A rich man who is stingy is the worst pauper.

If you don't want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.

Sleep faster, we need the pillows.

A snake deserves no pity.

If one man calls you a donkey, ignore him. If two men call you a donkey, think about it. If three men call you a donkey, buy a saddle



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My Favorites | New additions
Alphabetical order | Original Yiddish

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· Alphabetical order
· Original Yiddish


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