304 illustrated Yiddish proverbs, folk sayings, insults, curses, idioms, and other expressions.  Last updated 6 January 2020.

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

A published source is shown for each Yiddish 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.