Shiksa

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ʃɪksə/

Definitions of shiksa

noun a Yiddish term used to refer to a non-Jewish woman, typically with connotations of being outside the Jewish faith or culture

Example Sentences

A1 My friend told me that a shiksa is a non-Jewish woman.

A2 The Jewish community was surprised when Jacob started dating a shiksa.

B1 There are mixed opinions within the Jewish community about relationships with shiksas.

B2 Some Jewish families still hold traditional beliefs about marrying a shiksa.

C1 The term 'shiksa' is sometimes used in a derogatory manner towards non-Jewish women.

C2 It is important to be respectful and understanding of different cultural backgrounds, including the use of terms like 'shiksa'.

Examples of shiksa in a Sentence

formal The term 'shiksa' is used in Jewish culture to refer to a non-Jewish woman.

informal My Jewish friend jokingly called me a shiksa when I couldn't pronounce a Hebrew word correctly.

slang Some people find the term 'shiksa' offensive, so it's best to avoid using it in casual conversation.

figurative In some contexts, 'shiksa' can be used figuratively to describe someone who is seen as an outsider or different from the group.

Grammatical Forms of shiksa

plural

shiksas

comparative

more shiksa

superlative

most shiksa

present tense

shiksa

future tense

will shiksa

perfect tense

has shiksa

continuous tense

is shiksing

singular

shiksa

positive degree

very shiksa

infinitive

to shiksa

gerund

shiksing

participle

shiksing

Origin and Evolution of shiksa

First Known Use: 1900 year
Language of Origin: Yiddish/Hebrew
Story behind the word: The word 'shiksa' is of Yiddish origin, derived from the Hebrew word 'sheketz' meaning 'abomination' or 'unclean'. It is used in Jewish culture to refer to a non-Jewish woman.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a derogatory or dismissive manner, the term 'shiksa' has evolved to be used more casually or humorously in some contexts. However, it still carries connotations of otherness or outsider status in Jewish communities.