What is the yiddish word for colored?

There isn't a single perfect Yiddish word for "colored" in the sense of referring to race. This is because the concept of "colored" is a product of a specific historical context and has been used in a discriminatory way.

Yiddish has a variety of words for describing color, and some can be applied figuratively to people:

* פֿאַרבֿטע (farbte) - literally "colored," referring to something with a specific color.

* געמישט (gemish) - meaning "mixed" or "blended," could be used in a metaphorical sense for someone of mixed race.

* שׂחֹר (shoir) - meaning "black" could be used to describe a person's skin tone, but it's important to note that the term can be offensive.

It's crucial to understand the historical and social context of these terms and to use them with sensitivity and respect.

If you are looking for a Yiddish word to describe a person's race in a respectful way, it is best to use a descriptive phrase like "א מענטש מיט אַ דאָנקעלער הויט קאָליר" (a person with a dark skin color) or "א מענטש מיט אַ געמישטער הויט קאָליר" (a person with a mixed skin color).