genosn oyfn emes

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Definitions

  • interj. 'Sneezed on the truth', the sneeze confirms the truth.

Example Sentences

  • "Yiddish phrase a day calendar, January 9th: 'genosn oyfn emes' --'the sneeze confirms the truth.' I don't know what the hell that means, but 'the truth' is that this shirt rocks. Therefore, 'achoo.'" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • גענאָסן אויפֿן אמת genosn afn emes 'sneezed on the truth'

      • Who Uses This

      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America
      • South Africa

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      Alternative Spellings

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