shabbat

noun
UK: /ʃəˈbæt/
US: /ʃəˈbɑːt/

  1. A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, held from Friday evening to Saturday evening.

    1. We light candles to welcome Shabbat each Friday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many families attend synagogue services during Shabbat to pray and reflect. [ ] [ ]

  2. The Jewish Sabbath, observed from sunset on Friday to nightfall on Saturday.

    1. Shabbat is a time for rest and family. [ ] [ ]
    2. Observing Shabbat involves abstaining from certain activities and focusing on spiritual renewal. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "shabbat" in English means: A day of religious observance and abstinence from work, held from Friday evening to Saturday evening., The Jewish Sabbath, observed from sunset on Friday to nightfall on Saturday..

The phonetic transcription of "shabbat" is /ʃəˈbæt/ in British English and /ʃəˈbɑːt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "shabbat": "We light candles to welcome Shabbat each Friday.". More examples on the page.