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 the Yiddish language.
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.