Yiddish-English dictionary. 2013.
A language is a dialect with an army and navy — is one of the most frequently used aphorisms in the discussion of the distinction between dialect and language. It illustrates the fact that the political status of the speakers influences the perceived status of their language or dialect. The… … Wikipedia
Yiddishkeit — (Yiddish: ייִדישקייט yidishkeyt in standard transcription) literally means Jewishness , i.e. a Jewish way of life , in the Yiddish language. It can refer to Judaism or forms of Orthodox Judaism when used by religious or Orthodox Jews. In a more… … Wikipedia
