סקאָצל קומט

Yiddish

Etymology

Folk etymology traditionally holds that סקאָצל (skotsl) was a real feminine name, but it has also been suggested by some that סקאָצל (skotsl) comes from a contraction of the phrase "sei Gotts willkommen", with sei (“his”) being the Bavarian equivalent of German sein.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈskɔt͡sl̩ kʊmt/

Phrase

סקאָצל קומט • (skotsl kumt)

  1. look who's here!, you're here!

Usage notes

  • Expresses a slight sense of surprise.
  • Traditionally used more commonly by women than by men.
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