in a gite shu

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Pronunciations

in a gite shu (IHN uh GIH-tuh SHOO) listen

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Definitions

  • adv. With good luck.

  • interj. Good luck.

  • interj. Congratulations.

Example Sentences

  • "May you make your decision in a gite shu!"

  • "Has Sue gone into labor? Well, be-sha'a tova..." (Glinert)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • אין אַ גוטע שעה/שאָ in a gute sho 'in a good hour'

      • Who Uses This

      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      in a gita sho, in a gita shu, in a gite sho, in a guta sho, in a guta shu, in a gute sho, in a gute shu, in a guter sho, in a guter shu, in a giter sho, in a giter shu

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