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Yeshivish glossary term

avada

אַוודאי

Meaning

  • of course
  • certainly

Alternate spellings

avade, avadeh

Usage and context

Used as a confident confirmation, often stronger and more conversational than a plain “yes.”

Category
everyday expression
Language origin
mixed

Example in Yeshivish

Avada we should call them before we come.

Plain-English example

Of course we should call them before we come.