abi me lebt

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Pronunciations

abi me lebt (ah-BEE meh LEHBT) listen

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Definitions

  • interj. As long as you're alive!

Example Sentences

  • "anyway lippa my friend….abi me lebt !!" (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • אַבי מע לעבט abi me lebt 'as long as one is alive'

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)
      • Older: Jews who are middle-aged and older
      • Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage

      Regions

      • North America

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      Alternative Spellings

      abi men lebt

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