hertzeleh

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Pronunciations

hertzeleh (HAIR-tseh-leh) listen

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Definitions

  • n. A term of endearment meaning 'little heart.'

Example Sentences

  • "Oh, my granddaughter has arrived. Come here, hertzeleh!"

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Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • הערצעלע hertsele, iminutive of האַרץ harts, 'heart'

      • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

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      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      hertzele, hertseleh, hertsele, hertzleh, hertzle, hertsle, hertsleh

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