Yiddish vs. German — What's the Difference?

Yiddish (ייִדיש, יידיש or אידיש, yidish or idish, pronounced [ˈ(j)ɪdɪʃ], lit. 'Jewish'; ייִדיש-טײַטש, Yidish-Taytsh, lit. ' Judeo-German') is a West Germanic language historically spoken by Ashkenazi Jews. It originated during the 9th century in Central Europe, providing the nascent Ashkenazi community with a High German-based vernacular fused with many elements taken from Hebrew (notably Mishnaic) and to some extent Aramaic; most varieties also have substantial influence from Slavic languages, and the vocabulary contains traces of influence from Romance languages.

Of, relating to, or characteristic of Germany or its people.

The language historically of Ashkenazic Jews of Central and Eastern Europe, resulting from a fusion of elements derived principally from medieval German dialects and secondarily from Hebrew and Aramaic, various Slavic languages, and Old French and Old Italian.

Of or relating to the German language.

A language used by German and other Jews, being a Middle German dialect developed under Hebrew and Slavic influence. It is written in Hebrew characters.

A native or inhabitant of Germany.

A dialect of High German including some Hebrew and other words; spoken in Europe as a vernacular by many Jews; written in the Hebrew script

A person of German ancestry.

Any of the West Germanic languages and dialects spoken or originating in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland, especially standard High German.

Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).

Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin).

(obsolete) Closely related, akin.

(obsolete) A near relative.

An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement.

A social party at which the german is danced.

Nearly related; closely akin.

Of or pertaining to Germany.

A native or one of the people of Germany.

The German language.

A round dance, often with a waltz movement, abounding in capriciosly involved figures.

A person of German nationality

The standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic

Of or pertaining to or characteristic of Germany or its people or language;

Of a more or less German nature; somewhat German;