What is the meaning of good " yuntif "?

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What is the meaning of good " yuntif "?

2007-09-22 03:13:12 · 2 answers · asked by jeffrey48us 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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"Yuntif" is a corruption of Hebrew "Yom tov" which
means a holiday. So if someone wishes you a
good "yuntif", that person is wishing you a
happy holiday.

2007-09-22 03:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by steiner1745 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Two added notes. This is not a corruption of the Hebrew, it is rather the Yiddish form. Also, non-Jews trying to be nice sometimes don't realize that Yom Kipur is not a joyous occasion and wish their Jewish friends a happy holiday on this day, which can be either amusing or embarrassing.

2007-09-22 11:02:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋