Proper use of Yiddish in architectural writings

[John Kavanaugh]

I have noticed, and enjoyed, a common theme of Yiddish being used in most architectural reviews and writings.  It does spice up what can be a boring subject.  What are examples of proper Yiddish use in architecture.  What are examples that might be interesting to use in a more common manner.  And perhaps more importantly, what are guidlines for goyishe people that find it to be a beautiful language and would like to use words without coming off offensive.

A link to a dictionary: http://www.hebrew4christians.com/Glossary/Yiddish_Words/yiddish_words.html#M

[Brad Klein]

As a purely hypothetical example, the golfer asking this question is a "putz" or "shmuck."

Would that be what you're looking for?

[Steve_ Shaffer]

We have all played "drek" courses.

[Eric Olsen]

This design is pure mishegas!  

[Adam Clayman]

J.B. - You will find this intereting...The proper definition of "schmuck" is someone who gets out of the shower to pee.

[JMEvensky]

This discussion could start a lot of mishagoss,especially if anyone starts thinking/acting like a goyishe kup.

[Adam Clayman]

How about those Michiganers?

[JMEvensky]

This design is pure mishegas!  

I can't believe someone named Olsen beat me to this one

[Eric Olsen]

One potential rule of thumb is to be designated as a mensch before commencing to raise such a potentially sensitive topic.  When I return home tonight, I will consult my Jewish Book of Why, Volume I and II, and my Encyclopedia of Jewish Concepts, both of which were required reading by my orthodox Mother-In-Law, to see if they offer any insight into this matter.

[John Kavanaugh]

As a purely hypothetical example, the golfer asking this question is a "putz" or "shmuck."

Would that be what you're looking for?

I have been called both those in the past.  I think smoiger might be more appropriate in an architectural forum.

[Jim Sweeney]

Adam,

What is the word for someone who does not get out of the shower to pee?

[JMEvensky]

One potential rule of thumb is to be designated as a mensch before commencing to raise such a potentially sensitive topic.  When I return home tonight, I will consult my Jewish Book of Why, Volume I and II, and my Encyclopedia of Jewish Concepts, both of which were required reading by my orthodox Mother-In-Law, to see if they offer any insight into this matter.

Mr. Olsen,you are indeed a tzadik .

[Eric Olsen]

One potential rule of thumb is to be designated as a mensch before commencing to raise such a potentially sensitive topic.  When I return home tonight, I will consult my Jewish Book of Why, Volume I and II, and my Encyclopedia of Jewish Concepts, both of which were required reading by my orthodox Mother-In-Law, to see if they offer any insight into this matter.

Mr. Olsen,you are indeed a tzadik .

Thank you.  I wonder if you would continue to share that view if you read my draft essay entitled "A Goy's Guide to Bar Mitzvahs", having attended literally dozens...

[JMEvensky]

I always enjoy playing Bar Mitzvah tour guide to non-MOT's.They really get excited when I tell them about the ritualistic sacrifices and blood drinking.The visitor circumcision requirement tends to make them nervous,though.

[Michael J. Moss]

I have heard the USGA's Competition Commitee will be dropping all references to the "primary rough," in favor of the lesser known but more charmingly descriptive Yiddish noun: "schmutz."  

[Bill_McBride]

One potential rule of thumb is to be designated as a mensch before commencing to raise such a potentially sensitive topic.  When I return home tonight, I will consult my Jewish Book of Why, Volume I and II, and my Encyclopedia of Jewish Concepts, both of which were required reading by my orthodox Mother-In-Law, to see if they offer any insight into this matter.

Mr. Olsen,you are indeed a tzadik .

Thank you.  I wonder if you would continue to share that view if you read my draft essay entitled "A Goy's Guide to Bar Mitzvahs", having attended literally dozens...

There is almost nothing more fun than a bar or bas mitzvah.  At the last one we attended, I somehow wound up in a chair hoist up high by a few of the celebrants.  This happened rather late in the festivities.  

[Adam Clayman]

Michael, For the US`Open, would it be schmutz gabi? A schmottie term.

Are you allowed to play a leven hole during pesach?

[Bob_Huntley]

Adam,

What is the word for someone who does not get out of the shower to pee?

A realist.

Bob

[Bryan Izatt]

Course restorations drive many on here meshuggeneh.

[Evan Fleisher]

Oy vey...  

[John Kavanaugh]

I often find when playing alone on a cold winter day I near strategic kavanah within the architecture.

http://www.yastrow.com/ideas/what_ideas_kavanah.html

"But it's not easy to achieve kavanah; the world is a busy, noisy place, and there are many obstacles to kavanah that people face every day."