katschke

Pronunciations

katschke (KAHTSH-kih) listen

Definitions

  • n. A duck.

Example Sentences

  • "The Yiddish children's song “Katshke grin”, also known as “Geyt arum a grine katshke” and “Grine katshke”, has been recorded but with a different melody." (source)

Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • קאַטשקע katshke 'duck'

    • Who Uses This

      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America
      • Australia / New Zealand
      • Great Britain

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      katchkeh, katshkeh, katschkeh, kachke, katchke, katschke, kachkeh

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