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Yiddish
Etymology
Folk etymology traditionally holds that סקאָצל (skotsl) was a real feminine name, but it has also been suggested by some that סקאָצל (skotsl) comes from a contraction of the phrase "sei Gotts willkommen", with sei (“his”) being the Bavarian equivalent of German sein.
Pronunciation
Phrase
סקאָצל קומט • (skotsl kumt)
- look who's here!, you're here!
Usage notes
- Expresses a slight sense of surprise.
- Traditionally used more commonly by women than by men.