סקאָצל קומט
Yiddish
[edit]Etymology
[edit]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
[edit]Phrase
[edit]- look who's here!, you're here!
Usage notes
[edit]- Expresses a slight sense of surprise.
- Traditionally used more commonly by women than by men.