shtel tzu

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Definitions

  • v. To liken.

Example Sentences

  • “Everyone tries to shtel tzu his situation to Jewish history, but the Yidden are unique.” (Weiser)

  • "He’s the kind of kid who will appreciate it; I wish I could PM you to let you know how he likes it! But adarabah, I respect that you want to shtel tzu as a mother!" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • צושטעלן tsushteln 'to provide'

      • 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

      shtel tsu

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