Meaning of Shabbat | Babel Free
/ʃəˈbɑːt/Definitions
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Alternative letter-case form of Shabbat. alt-of
- The Jewish Sabbath, from sundown Friday to nightfall Saturday, commemorating God's rest on the seventh day in the book of Genesis.
- The ceremonial first meal of Shabbat.
Examples
“I leave early on Fridays, as I don't work on Shabbat.”
“This year, due to the fact that the 24th of the Hebrew month of Tishrei falls on Shabbat, the ceremonies will be held on Sunday, the 25th of Tishrei, as they will be every year when the 24th of Tishrei falls on Shabbat.”
“Please join us for Shabbat tonight.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.