סדר
seder
The English phrase 'seder' refers to the Hebrew word סדר, which describes the ceremonial meal held on the first night of Passover.
The word סדר is used to refer to the ritualistic meal of Passover. While it is often used on its own when the context is understood, it is frequently paired with the word for Passover to specify the holiday, as in סדר פסח.
Meaning: ceremonial meal held on the first night of Passover (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
Literally, סדר means 'order' or 'arrangement'. This refers to the prescribed order of the ritual and steps performed during the meal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of סדר is סדרים (sedarim).
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is seder.
Did you know?
- In casual Israeli Hebrew, סדר can be used as a command to tell someone to 'tidy up' or 'get organized'.
- In a yeshiva, the word סדר refers to a scheduled block of time dedicated to study rather than a ritual meal.
- The Hebrew word סדר is cognate with the Arabic word سَرْد, which means 'continuum', 'recitation' or 'narration'.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries סדר, CC BY-SA 4.0.
