0
   

Kvetch as Catharsis

 
 
Reply Sat 16 Sep, 2017 10:47 am
Is there any etymological connection between "catharsis" and "kvetch?" I know catharsis comes from Greek, to cleanse, and kvetch from Yiddish "kvetsn," to squeeze, press. But is there any common tie between the two words and their meanings. I'm thinking of kvetching as a kind of catharsis, but I don't know if there is any etymological basis to my idea. . .
  • Topic Stats
  • Top Replies
  • Link to this Topic
Type: Question • Score: 0 • Views: 2,008 • Replies: 0
No top replies

 
 

Related Topics

 
  1. Forums
  2. » Kvetch as Catharsis
Copyright © 2024 MadLab, LLC :: Terms of Service :: Privacy Policy :: Page generated in 0.06 seconds on 11/21/2024 at 12:15:20