Shiur Lexicon Companion

A Hebrew / Yiddish / Yeshivish listening guide

A glossary of common words and phrases used in shiurim.

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freg / פֿרעג

Pronunciation: FREG
Definition: Ask.
Example: “Freg a kasha.”
Origin: Yiddish
Also spelled: fregn

fregt / פֿרעגט

Pronunciation: FREGT
Definition: Asks.
Example: “The Gemara fregt…”
Origin: Yiddish/Yeshivish

frei / פֿריי

Pronunciation: FRY
Definition: Non-observant; secular.
Example: “He grew up frei.”
Origin: Yiddish
Also spelled: fry

frum / פֿרום

Pronunciation: FROOM
Definition: Religiously observant.
Example: “A frum home.”
Origin: Yiddish