311 illustrated Yiddish proverbs, folk sayings, insults, curses, idioms, and other expressions.  Last updated 1 March 2021.

All expressions are presented in Yiddish (using Hebrew letters), YIVO transliteration, and English translation.

A published source in Yiddish is provided for each folk saying.  See Resources for complete references.

Notes below illustrations include explanations where helpful.

Related sayings are sometimes shown below notes.  These additional sayings are not included on the List page.