טשאַטעס

Yiddish

Etymology

Probably borrowed from Ukrainian ча́та (čáta, “lookout group; watch”), from Hungarian csata (“battle”). Possibly also influenced by Slovak čata (“platoon, squad”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /t͡ʃatəs/

Noun

טשאַטעס • (tshates) f pl, plural form of טשאַטע

1. Plural form of טשאַטע, connotating a derogatory term for a mob of people. Can also be used to refer to flocks of birds or packs of wolves.