סקאָצל קומט
Yiddish
Etymology
Folk etymology traditionally holds that סקאָצל (skotsl) was a real feminine name, but it has also been suggested by some that סקאָצל (skotsl) comes from a contraction of the phrase "sei Gotts willkommen", with sei (“his”) being the Bavarian equivalent of German sein.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈskɔt͡sl̩ kʊmt/
Usage notes
- Expresses a slight sense of surprise.
- Traditionally used more commonly by women than by men.
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