ershtins

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Definitions

  • adv. First of all; in the first place.

Example Sentences

  • “Ershtens, I wasn't at the movies, and if I had been, it would be none of your business.” (Weiser)

  • "Ershtins, it didnt take long to make the comment, Im not in control of how fast my comments get posted, some vague 'they' also known as 'mods' are in charge of that." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • ערשטנס ershtns

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      erschtins, tzum ershtins, tsum ershtins, tzum erschtins, tsum erschtins, ershtns, ershtens, tzum ershtns, tsum ershtns

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