Fijne sabbat
The Dutch phrase for "happy sabbath" is Fijne sabbat.
This phrase is used as a greeting to wish someone a pleasant day of rest on the Sabbath.
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter Een Gezegende Sabbat, which translates to "A Blessed Sabbath".
Did you know?
- The word sabbat can also appear in much older, poetic Dutch texts to refer to a 'witch's sabbath', a term used in folklore.
- While Fijne sabbat is a direct translation, many Dutch-speaking Jewish communities prefer to use the Hebrew greeting Shabbat Shalom even when speaking Dutch.
- The word sabbat is a loanword that traveled from Hebrew into Ancient Greek, then Latin, before entering the Dutch language.
Examples in context
- Ik wens u een fijne Sabbat toe!I wish you a Happy Sabbath!
- Moge uw Sabbat gezegend zijn.May your Sabbath be blessed.
- Prettig weekend en een fijne Sabbat!Have a nice weekend and a Happy Sabbath!
- Fijne sabbat!Happy sabbath!
- Ik wens je een fijne sabbat.I wish you a happy sabbath.
Example conversation
Sophie and Lucas are leaving a community gathering on Friday evening.
- SophieFijne sabbat, Lucas!Happy Sabbath, Lucas!
- LucasDank je, Sophie. In jou ook!Thank you, Sophie. You too!
- SophieTot volgende week weer.Until next week again.
- LucasJa, tot dan!Yes, see you then!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries sabbat, CC BY-SA 4.0.
