teiku
Pronunciations
teiku | (TEI-koo) | listen |
Definitions
interj. The question remains unanswered.
n. An unanswered question.
Example Sentences
"Rambam always paskens a 'teiku' as a 'safeik', but often will take a side on an 'ibaya de-lo ifshetta' (unanswered question), which means that he regarded teiku as a bona fide psak." (source)
Languages of Origin
- Aramaic
- Yiddish
- Modern Hebrew
Etymology
תיקו
- Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
- North America
- Great Britain
- South Africa
- None
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Alternative Spellings
teyku, taiku, teku
Notes
In Modern Hebrew, teiku means 'tie' in a competition, as in a football match.
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