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What is the Yiddish term for trouble maker?

There are a few Yiddish terms for troublemaker, depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

General Troublemakers:

* שטעלער (shteler): This is a general term for a troublemaker, someone who stirs up trouble or causes disruption.

* פראבלעמ־מאַכער (problemm-makher): Literally "problem-maker," this term emphasizes the act of creating problems.

* מַקע (make): This is a more informal term for a troublemaker, often used in a playful or ironic way.

More Specific Troublemakers:

* פֿאַרשליסט (farshlist): This term describes someone who is a "troublemaker" in the sense of being sneaky, cunning, and manipulative.

* רעבעל (rebeľ): This refers to someone who is a rebellious troublemaker, who challenges authority and goes against the grain.

* גאַנז (gans): This term is used for someone who is loud, boisterous, and disruptive, often in a way that is playful or comedic.

The best term to use will depend on the specific context and the type of troublemaker you are referring to.

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