ביז הונדערט און צוואַנציק

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Yiddish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally "until 120", the age at which Moses died in the Jewish tradition.

Phrase[edit]

ביז הונדערט און צוואַנציק (biz hundert un tsvantsik)

  1. (idiomatic) to a very old age (often used as a toast to a person on their birthday, or as a general wish of good health)