eitza

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Definitions

  • n. A suggestion.

  • n. A tip.

  • n. An alternative.

  • n. A chance; opportunity for success.

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Example Sentences

  • “I hated to drive with people who offer an eitza every five minutes.” (Weiser)

  • “Let me give you an eitza. Don't ask the Menahel for favors until he's had his coffee.” (Weiser)

  • “I haven't done my homework. I have no eitza but to cut class.” (Weiser)

  • “The only eitza for him is to switch yeshivas and hope they don't check his transcripts too carefully.” (Weiser)

  • "We all know that we are supposed to fight our yetzer harah. Unfortunately, however, many of us fall short in this regard. Therefore, here is an eitza." (source)

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Languages of Origin

  • Textual Hebrew
  • Yiddish

Etymology

  • Y עצה eytse

      • Who Uses This

      • Orthodox: Jews who identify as Orthodox and observe halacha (Jewish law)

      Regions

      • North America

      Dictionaries

      • Frumspeak: The First Dictionary of Yeshivish, by Chaim Weiser (Northvale, 1995).

      Alternative Spellings

      eitsa, eytza, eytsa, aytza, aytsa

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