Shiur Lexicon Companion

A Hebrew / Yiddish / Yeshivish listening guide

A glossary of common words and phrases used in shiurim.

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achdus | אחדות

The first human being; archetypal root of humanity.

Example: “Achdus is not sameness.”
Pronunciation: AH-dahm ree-SHON / a-DAM ha-ri-SHON

aderaba | אדרבה

The first human being; archetypal root of humanity.

Example: “Achdus is not sameness.”
Pronunciation: ah-deh-RAH-bah