Shlemiel: meaning, definitions and examples
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shlemiel
[ shluh-MEEL ]
Yiddish culture
Shlemiel is a term derived from Yiddish, referring to a hapless or unlucky person, often someone who is clumsy or inept. It is used to describe someone who is prone to bad luck or makes foolish mistakes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He spilled coffee all over his shirt; what a shlemiel!
- In the sitcom, the shlemiel always finds himself in absurd situations.
- The shlemiel's misadventures made everyone laugh.
- Her shlemiel nature caused her to miss the bus again.
Translations
Translations of the word "shlemiel" in other languages:
๐ต๐น shlemiel
๐ฎ๐ณ เคถเคฒเฅเคฎเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Schlemiel
๐ฎ๐ฉ shlemiel
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะตะผัะปั
๐ต๐ฑ shlemiel
๐ฏ๐ต ใทใฅใฌใใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท shlemiel
๐ช๐ธ shlemiel
๐น๐ท ลlemil
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฏธ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดููู ูู
๐จ๐ฟ shlemiel
๐ธ๐ฐ shlemiel
๐จ๐ณ ๆฝ่ฑ็ฑณๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ shlemiel
๐ฎ๐ธ shlemiel
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะปะตะผัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ลlemiel
๐ฒ๐ฝ shlemiel
Etymology
The word 'shlemiel' comes from the Yiddish language, which has its roots in the Germanic languages and is influenced by Hebrew and Aramaic. Yiddish developed as a language among Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe and incorporates elements from various languages. Historically, 'shlemiel' was used to describe an unfortunate or inept character, often rooted in the comedic tradition. The influence of Jewish culture on American entertainment, particularly through vaudeville and later television, popularized the term in American English. It conveys not only the idea of clumsiness but also evokes a sense of sympathy and humor towards those who find themselves in unfortunate situations. The term reflects cultural narratives around luck, fate, and social interaction, making it a lively part of conversation in both formal and informal settings.