Yiddish Word of the Day: "Verklempt"

Definition: Overcome with emotion; choked up.
Example Sentence: "I was so verklempt at my daughter's wedding, I couldn't say a word."

A Little History: "Verklempt," a word that has found its way into English thanks to Yiddish, is derived from the German "verklemmt," meaning "inhibited." In Yiddish, it took on a more emotional connotation, referring to being choked up with strong emotion, often to the point of speechlessness. This word shows that even in the midst of humor and playfulness, Yiddish doesn't shy away from the deeper, more emotional aspects of human experience. So the next time you find yourself overwhelmed by feelings and can't seem to express yourself, remember: there's a perfect Yiddish word for that!