Yiddish Word of the Day: "Schvitz"

Definition: To sweat or perspire; can also refer to a sauna or steam bath.
Example Sentence: "After moving all of the furniture to the new apartment under the hot summer sun, we were all schvitzing like we'd run a marathon."

A Little History: "Schvitz" is a Yiddish term that offers a more colorful way to say "sweat." It's one of those wonderfully expressive Yiddish words that sound a bit like what they mean - you can almost feel the effort and heat in its hissing, sizzling sound. Its usage also extends to the steam baths that were a staple in Eastern European Jewish communities, showing how language and culture are often tightly interwoven.