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Chutzpah

Chutzpah (Hebrew: חֻצְפָּה‎) is a Yiddish word that has entered the English language, often used to describe someone who is bold, audacious, or impudent, sometimes in a positive or admirable way, and sometimes in a negative or critical way. The term is derived from the Hebrew word ḥutspā, which means "audacity" or "impudence." In Hebrew, the word can carry a more neutral or even positive connotation, depending on the context. For example, it can describe someone who has the courage to stand up for themselves or others, even in the face of adversity. In Yiddish and English, however, the term often leans towards a more negative connotation, implying shamelessness or rudeness. The concept of chutzpah is deeply rooted in Jewish cultural and linguistic traditions, reflecting a complex interplay of resilience, defiance, and social dynamics. Translations of the term in other languages often struggle to capture its nuanced meaning, but similar concepts can be found in words like the German Frechheit (impudence) or the French culot (audacity).

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Help & Using the Gematria Calculator

This site lets you convert words, names, and phrases into numerical values using different gematria systems. You can use the main calculator gematria tool at the top of the page: type your text, choose a method, and press Convert.

1. Basic Steps

  1. Enter a word, name, or phrase in the input box.
  2. Select the desired system (Hebrew, English, simple, ordinal, etc.).
  3. Click the Convert button.
  4. Review the result and related matches shown below the calculator.

The calculator gematria tool supports multiple alphabets and standard letter–number mappings. More systems will be added in the future.

2. Reverse Gematria Calculator

The reverse gematria calculator uses the same alphabet as the standard system but assigns values in reverse order (for example, A = 26, B = 25, …, Z = 1 in a basic English reverse setup). This lets you compare standard and reverse values for the same text.

3. Working with Specific Values (Example: Chutzpah)

Enter the word Chutzpah and press enter or button Convert. This will provide all selected gematria values for Chutzpah.

4. Calculator Compatibility

The site is designed to be compatible with common online tools and calculators, including the shematria gematria calculator and other popular gematria tools.