Pronunciations

unz lange yorn (un-se LANG-eh YOR-en) listen

Definitions

  • interj. An expression meaning 'long years to us” used as a toast or blessing at celebrations.

Example Sentences

  • Same as above

Languages of Origin

  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • אונדז לאַנגע יאָרן 'long years to us'

    • Who Uses This

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

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • None

      Alternative Spellings

      in se langeh yaren, in se langeh yoren, inze lange yorn, undze lange yorn, unze langeh yorn, unz langeh yorn

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