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Schlemiel

A schlemiel is a Yiddish term, often used in English, to describe a foolish, bumbling, or well-meaning but inept person. The word is derived from the Hebrew sh'leimiel (שלמיאל), which literally translates to "destined for ruin" or "destined for destruction." In Hebrew, the term is often used similarly to describe someone who is clumsy or accident-prone. The schlemiel is a common archetype in Yiddish and Jewish humor, often depicted as a lovable but hapless figure who consistently fails in his endeavors. This character type is prominent in the works of writers like Sholem Aleichem and Isaac Bashevis Singer. The term has also been adopted into other languages, such as German (Schlemiel) and Russian (shlemil), where it carries similar connotations of foolishness and ineptitude.

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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: Schlemiel)

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

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.