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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know a few yiddish words, whether you realize it or not. Contrary to what many believe, Yiddish isn’t “Jewish slang.” It’s actually a language that’s still spoken in some pars of the world. It is considered to be a “High German Language” of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and was brought to America by European immigrant families. While Yiddish isn’t as widely spoken as it was during the 18th and 19th century, many of us are still familiar with the language as a result of references in popular culture and in business.

To read the original article: Don't Be A Shmuck! Here are 10 Yiddish Words Every Entrepreneur Should Know