February 24, 2011, 21:09
Kallehcod Yiddish
My book refers to a father who spoke "cod Yiddish." I can't seem to find much about it on the Web. Does anyone know what it is?
February 25, 2011, 02:19
BobHaleWell "cod" just means "imitation" so I'd guess it means he didn't speak Yiddish at all just made sounds that sounded vaguely Yiddish in tone and sprinkled in the odd Yiddish word.
It's a bit like adopting a vaguely French accent and saying "oui" and "non" every now and then.
February 25, 2011, 03:13
Guy BarryThis raises the question of what English sounds like to people who don't understand it. Until I heard
this song, I never knew.
February 25, 2011, 19:08
KallehThat makes sense, Bob. I didn't realize it would be that simple.
Nice video, Guy!
February 26, 2011, 07:17
GeoffYiddish spoken through a cod piece?
