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Yeshivish glossary term

be yotzei

יוצא זײַן

Meaning

  • fulfill an obligation
  • satisfy a religious requirement
  • discharge one's duty

Alternate spellings

be yotze, be yotzeh

Usage and context

Commonly asks whether a particular action, blessing, or performance counts as fulfilling the required mitzvah.

Category
religious practice
Language origin
mixed

Example in Yeshivish

Can I be yotzei with this bracha?

Plain-English example

Can I fulfill the obligation with this blessing?