The word "tchotchkeleh" is a Yiddish term used to describe a small trinket or knick-knack. It is spelled using a combination of Hebrew and German letters, making it a difficult word to spell for non-native speakers. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled as /ˈtʃɒtʃkələ/. The "tch" sound represents the combination of "t" and "sh", while the "ch" sound is a guttural sound unique to Yiddish. The "-leh" suffix is added for affection and is common in Yiddish language.
The word "tchotchkeleh" is derived from the Yiddish language, which influenced by a combination of Hebrew, High German, and Slavic languages. In Yiddish, "tchotchkeleh" (also spelled as "tchotchkele" or "tchatchkele") is a diminutive form of the word "tchotchke", which means a small, decorative trinket or knick-knack.
The etymology of "tchotchke" is not entirely clear. Some suggest it may come from the Slavic word "čačka", meaning a small thing or bauble. Others propose it could be related to the Yiddish word "tshatshke", which means a little toy or plaything.