Shiur Lexicon Companion

A Hebrew / Yiddish / Yeshivish listening guide

A glossary of common words and phrases used in shiurim.

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ikar / עיקר

Pronunciation: EE-kar
Definition: Main point.
Example: “The ikar is emunah.”
Origin: Hebrew

im yirtzeh hashem / אם ירצה השם

Pronunciation: im YEERT-zeh hah-SHEM
Definition: God willing.
Example: “We’ll continue tomorrow, iy”H.”
Origin: Hebrew
Also spelled: IYH, iy’H

inyan / עניין

Pronunciation: IN-yahn
Definition: Matter; topic; concept.
Example: “This inyan comes up often.”
Origin: Hebrew
Also spelled: inyun