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How do you say uncle in yiddish?

The Yiddish word for uncle is אָנקל (pronounced "onkel").

There are also variations depending on the specific relationship:

* פֿאָטערס־אָנקל (foṭers-onkel): father's brother (paternal uncle)

* מוטערס־אָנקל (muṭers-onkel): mother's brother (maternal uncle)

* שוואַגער (shvager): brother-in-law

It's important to note that while "onkel" is the most common term, the specific term used might depend on the family's customs and dialect.

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