ekht

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Pronunciations

ekht (EHKHT) listen

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Definitions

  • adj. Real, true, genuine.

  • adv. Really, truly, genuinely.

Example Sentences

  • "They have a 'Superiority complex'. like they are the 'echt' yidden, and we are the riff-raff." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • עכט ekht

      • 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

      echt

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