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My grandparents were people with limited means, I know that much. Their earnings were quite low. They could not go anywhere for vacations, they only rested. The way they dressed was also different. They would come home in the evenings, they wore a long, dress-like outfit.
They used these to feel comfortable. The would sit in the yards of the house, chat with neighbors. The women addressed each other as “Bulisa” [Judeo Spanish term], meaning “Madame” [Ma’am]... generally older men were addressed as “Monsieur”... Both French and Spanish was spoken in the old times. Furthermore, in wealthier families, the main language was French. Ours was Judeo Spanish, meaning Ladino.
They used these to feel comfortable. The would sit in the yards of the house, chat with neighbors. The women addressed each other as “Bulisa” [Judeo Spanish term], meaning “Madame” [Ma’am]... generally older men were addressed as “Monsieur”... Both French and Spanish was spoken in the old times. Furthermore, in wealthier families, the main language was French. Ours was Judeo Spanish, meaning Ladino.
Period
Location
Beyoğlu/İstanbul
Türkiye
Interview
Nesim Levi