חנוכה
chanukah
חנוכה (chanukah) is the Hebrew name for the Jewish festival Hanukkah.
חנוכה refers to the Jewish festival. It is also common to use the phrase חג החנוכה, which means the holiday of Hanukkah, when referring to the celebration itself.
Meaning: the Jewish festival (name)
What does it mean word for word?
The word חנוכה is derived from a Hebrew root meaning 'dedication'.
How does it change in a sentence?
חנוכה is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
chanukah
Did you know?
- Although חנוכה is a feminine noun, it is often paired with the masculine adjective שמח in the common greeting חנוכה שמח, which means 'Happy Hanukkah'.
- While the name חנוכה is used worldwide, the actual historical event is often referred to in Hebrew as the מרד החשמונאים or the 'Hasmonean Revolt'.
- The word חנוכה shares a linguistic root with the Hebrew word חניכה, which refers to an 'orientation' or 'induction' program for new employees or students.
Examples in context
- הדלקת נרות חנוכה היא מצווה.Lighting the Hanukkah candles is a good deed.This sentence shows the use of חנוכה in the context of a religious commandment.Tatoeba #3686225 by nava, translation #5242456 by Joseph
- בין חנוכה לט"ו בשבט יש לנו הזדמנות לחזור למשקלנו המקורי.Between Hanukkah and Tu BiShvat we have an opportunity to return to our original weight.This sentence illustrates the use of חנוכה to define a time period between two dates.Tatoeba #2074769 by fekundulo, translation #12200421 by Miktsoanit
- מעות חנוכה או דמי חנוכה הם דמי כיס שנהוג לחלקם בחג החנוכה לילדים.Hanukkah gelt is pocket money that it is customary to give to children on Hanukkah.This sentence explains the custom of giving Hanukkah gelt using the word חנוכה.Tatoeba #3670496 by nava, translation #12200419 by Miktsoanit
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Example conversation
Rotem and Daniel are discussing holiday plans.
- רוטם Rotemמתי חנוכה השנה?Matai Hanukkah hashana?When is Hanukkah this year?
- דניאל Danielחנוכה מתחיל בערב יום חמישי.Hanukkah matchil be'erev yom chamishi.Hanukkah starts on Thursday evening.
- רוטם Rotemאנחנו נחגוג חנוכה אצלי בבית?Anachnu nachagug Hanukkah etzli babayit?Shall we celebrate Hanukkah at my house?
- דניאל Danielזה רעיון מצוין, אשמח מאוד.Ze ra'ayon metzuyan, esmach me'od.That is an excellent idea, I would love to.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
