Yeshivish glossary term
shtark
שטאַרק
Meaning
- strong
- intense
- serious and committed
- impressive in religious study or practice
Alternate spellings
stark
Usage and context
Often praises someone who learns diligently, prays intensely, or is strongly committed. It can also simply mean physically or conceptually strong.
- Category
- feelings and praise
- Language origin
- Yiddish
Example in Yeshivish
She is very shtark in her learning.
Plain-English example
She is very serious and committed in her Torah study.