Yeshivish glossary term
teiku
תיקו
Meaning
- the question remains unresolved
- let the question stand
Alternate spellings
teyku
Usage and context
A standard Talmudic conclusion indicating that the question is not resolved in the discussion.
- Category
- Gemara expression
- Language origin
- Aramaic
Example in Yeshivish
The Gemara ends the question with teiku.
Plain-English example
The Talmud leaves the question unresolved.