How to Pronounce "goyim"
word
ˈɡɔɪɪm
GOY-im
ˈɡɔɪ.ɪm
GOY-im
Definition
A Hebrew and Yiddish word meaning 'non-Jews' or people who are not Jewish; used in Jewish contexts to refer to all people who are not Jewish.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɔɪɪm
British English
ˈɡɔɪ.ɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOY-im
UK
GOY-im
Listen in Context
Many Jews use the word goyim to talk about non-Jewish people.
The Hebrew word goyim means 'nations' or 'peoples' but is usually used for non-Jews.
In some Jewish traditions, goyim simply means everyone who is not Jewish.
He grew up hearing his grandparents talk about the goyim in their neighborhood.