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How do you say flustered in Yiddish?

There isn't a single perfect Yiddish translation for "flustered" as the nuance of the word can vary. Here are some options, depending on the context:

For feeling overwhelmed or confused:

* פֿאַרפֿאַלן (farfaln) - literally "lost," implying a sense of being disoriented and unable to think straight.

* פֿאַרטומלען (fartumlen) - meaning "to be confused," "to be in a whirl," suggesting a state of mental chaos.

* פֿאַרשטעלט (farstelt) - meaning "confused," "bewildered," emphasizing the inability to understand or process information.

For feeling embarrassed or awkward:

* פֿאַרשראָקן (farshröken) - meaning "frightened," implying a sudden feeling of awkwardness or embarrassment.

* פֿאַרשאַמען (farshamen) - meaning "to be ashamed," expressing a sense of humiliation or self-consciousness.

* פֿאַרשטורעמט (farshturmt) - meaning "stormy," "agitated," suggesting a feeling of being flustered and nervous.

For feeling agitated or nervous:

* פֿאַרפּאַנשט (farpanst) - meaning "agitated," "excited," capturing the feeling of being thrown off balance by stress.

* פֿאַרנעפּעכט (farnepecht) - meaning "confused," "distraught," conveying a sense of being flustered and unable to think clearly.

The best translation will depend on the specific situation and the specific emotion you want to convey.

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