How do you use "Chutzpah" in a sentence?

You gotta admire her chutzpah — she asked the CEO for a raise on her first day. He had the chutzpah to cut the entire line and act like nothing happened. Starting a restaurant with zero experience takes real chutzpah.

Chutzpah

American Slang Term American ★★★★☆ Common informal

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Significado: Extreme self-confidence, audacity, or nerve — can be admired or criticized depending on context.

非凡的自信、大胆或厚脸皮——根据语境可以是赞赏也可以是批评。

Confianza extrema en uno mismo, audacia o descaro — puede ser admirada o criticada según el contexto.

並外れた自信、大胆さ、ずうずうしさ——文脈によって賞賛にも批判にもなる。

대단한 자신감, 대담함, 뻔뻔함 — 맥락에 따라 칭찬이 되기도 하고 비난이 되기도 한다.

Chutzpah (pronounced 'HOOTZ-pah') describes someone who has incredible nerve or boldness. It can be positive ('she had the chutzpah to start her own company at 19') or negative ('he had the chutzpah to show up late and then complain about the food'). The classic definition: a man who kills his parents and then pleads for mercy because he's an orphan.

Chutzpah（发音为'HOOTZ-pah'）形容一个人有令人难以置信的胆量或气魄。它可以是褒义的（'她19岁就有chutzpah创业'），也可以是贬义的（'他有chutzpah迟到了还抱怨饭菜不好'）。经典定义：一个人杀了自己的父母，然后以自己是孤儿为由请求从轻处罚。

Chutzpah (se pronuncia 'JUUTS-pa') describe a alguien con un descaro o una audacia increíbles. Puede ser positivo ('tuvo la chutzpah de montar su empresa con 19 años') o negativo ('tuvo la chutzpah de llegar tarde y encima quejarse de la comida'). La definición clásica: un hombre que mata a sus padres y luego pide clemencia porque es huérfano.

Chutzpah（「フーツパ」と発音）は信じられないほどの度胸や大胆さを表す。ポジティブ（「19歳で起業するchutzpahがあった」）にもネガティブ（「遅刻しておいて料理に文句を言うchutzpahがあった」）にも使える。古典的な定義：両親を殺して、孤児だからと慈悲を請う男。

Chutzpah('후츠파'로 발음)는 누군가가 놀라운 배짱이나 대담함을 가졌음을 나타낸다. 긍정적으로('19살에 자기 회사를 세울 chutzpah가 있었다') 또는 부정적으로('늦게 오고는 음식에 불평할 chutzpah가 있었다') 쓸 수 있다. 고전적인 정의: 부모를 죽이고 고아라며 자비를 구하는 사람.

Ejemplos

You gotta admire her chutzpah — she asked the CEO for a raise on her first day.
不得不佩服她的chutzpah——入职第一天就向CEO提加薪。
Hay que admirar su chutzpah — le pidió un aumento al director general en su primer día.
彼女のchutzpahは認めなきゃ——入社初日にCEOに昇給を頼んだんだから。
그녀의 chutzpah는 인정해야 해 — 입사 첫날에 CEO한테 월급 인상을 요청했거든.
He had the chutzpah to cut the entire line and act like nothing happened.
他竟然有chutzpah（胆量）插队，还一副若无其事的样子。
Tuvo la chutzpah de colarse en toda la fila y actuar como si nada.
あいつは列に割り込んで何食わぬ顔をするchutzpahがあったよ。
그 녀석은 줄 전체를 새치기하고 아무 일 없다는 듯 행동할 chutzpah가 있었어.
Starting a restaurant with zero experience takes real chutzpah.
零经验就开餐厅，这需要真正的chutzpah。
Abrir un restaurante sin ninguna experiencia requiere verdadera chutzpah.
経験ゼロでレストランを始めるには本物のchutzpahが必要だ。
경험 제로로 레스토랑을 시작하려면 진짜 chutzpah가 필요하지.

Pronunciación

Guía de uso

Contexto: casual conversation, business, storytelling

Tono: impressed or indignant

✓ Correcto

That takes real chutzpah.
这真需要chutzpah（胆量）。
Eso requiere verdadera chutzpah.
それは本当にchutzpahがいるね。
그건 진짜 chutzpah가 필요한 일이야.
You gotta have chutzpah in this business.
在这行你得有chutzpah才行。
Hay que tener chutzpah en este negocio.
この業界ではchutzpahがないとやっていけない。
이 바닥에서는 chutzpah가 있어야 해.

✗ Incorrecto

Don't mispronounce it as 'CHUTS-pah' with a CH sound — the CH is pronounced like a guttural H
不要把CH发成'吃'的音——CH应该发类似喉音的H
No lo pronuncies como 'CHUTS-pa' con sonido CH — la CH se pronuncia como una H gutural
「チャツパ」とCHの音で発音しないこと——CHはのどの奥から出す「ハ」のような音で発音する
CH를 영어식 'ㅊ' 소리로 발음하지 말 것 — CH는 목 깊은 곳에서 나는 거친 'ㅎ' 소리로 발음한다

Origen e historia

From the Yiddish 'khutspe,' ultimately from Hebrew 'ḥuṣpā' meaning impudence. Entered American English through New York's Jewish communities and became one of the most widely adopted Yiddish words in the English language.

Contexto cultural

Era: Early 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Regional notes: New York City — Yiddish-origin, now used nationally in educated circles

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