שבת
The English phrase shabbat is the Hebrew word שבת.
The word שבת refers specifically to the Jewish Sabbath, the seventh day of the week.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Ashkenazi Jewish communities, it is common to use the term Shabbos to refer to Shabbat.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Hebrew, the word שבת is a feminine noun.
When do people say it?
The phrase שבת שלום is used to wish someone a peaceful Sabbath! When someone greets you with שבת שלום, the standard response is to say שבת שלום back.
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the concept of שבת is so central that it is often personified as a 'bride' in traditional poetry and songs.
- In modern Israel, שבת is often used as a shorthand for any event or activity happening on the Sabbath, such as a 'shabbat elevator' which stops automatically on each floor.
- The word שבת is an unexpected relative of the Akkadian word šapattum, which originally referred to the middle day of a lunar month rather than a weekly day of rest.
Examples in context
- שבת שלום.Shabbat Shalom.This sentence is useful for seeing the greeting שבת שלום.Tatoeba #9000998 by shekitten, translation #7968733 by shekitten
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries שבת, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
