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קוועטשןkvetshn meaning in Yiddish

to complain, to squeeze, to whine · verb

Also spelled in English: kvetch, kvetching

Illustration for the Yiddish word kvetshn

More than just complaining — it is complaining as an Olympic sport. A true kvetch is never satisfied.

הער אויף צו קוועטשן און עס דײַן זופּ!

“Stop complaining and eat your soup!”

Think of that one person who can find a cloud in every silver lining.

Yiddish words for complaining and troubleYiddish words for talking and gossipEveryday Yiddish verbs

Published 6 August 2026

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