However, it's important to note that "tate" can also mean "father" in Yiddish. The specific meaning will depend on the context.
If you're looking for a word for "rag" in the sense of a piece of cloth, you could also use:
* טוך (pronounced "tukh"), which means "cloth" or "scarf"
* לאַפּן (pronounced "lapen"), which means "rag" or "cloth"
* שמוץ (pronounced "shmutz"), which means "dirt" or "filth" and can sometimes be used to refer to a dirty rag.
It's always best to consider the context when choosing the right word for "rag" in Yiddish.